Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lavie, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Katherine Lavie, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lavie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lavie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lavie’s office at (225) 214-0907.
What languages does Dr. Lavie speak?
Dr. Lavie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lavie typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Lavie diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Lavie. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Other Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
- A318: Other mycobacterial infections
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Spinal Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Vertebral Osteomyelitis
- Infected Spine Bone
- Spine Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4620: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Lavie typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Lavie may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Lavie's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lavie accept my insurance?
Dr. Lavie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 214-0907 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lavie accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Lavie in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Lavie's office located?
Dr. Katherine Lavie's Primary Practice
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506
(225) 214-0907
What is Dr. Lavie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lavie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073812871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lavie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lavie
What is Dr. Katherine Lavie's specialty?
Dr. Lavie is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lafayette, LA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Katherine Lavie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lavie is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Katherine Lavie accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Lavie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Katherine Lavie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lavie's office at (225) 214-0907 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Katherine Lavie?
Please contact Dr. Lavie's office at (225) 214-0907 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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