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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Salvaggio, Interventional Cardiologist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Louis Salvaggio, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Salvaggio graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans. Dr. Salvaggio is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Salvaggio’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Salvaggio’s office at (337) 988-1585.
Where did Dr. Salvaggio go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
Is Dr. Salvaggio board certified as an Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Louis Salvaggio, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Salvaggio speak?
Dr. Salvaggio and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Salvaggio typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Salvaggio 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. Salvaggio. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Salvaggio typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Salvaggio performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Salvaggio. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Additional Non-Coronary Vessel)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
- IVUS for Blood Vessels
- Non-Coronary Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Blood Vessel Imaging
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 37253: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; each additional noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Salvaggio accept my insurance?
Dr. Salvaggio accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 988-1585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Salvaggio accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Salvaggio in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Salvaggio's office located?
Dr. Louis Salvaggio's Primary Practice
2730 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 988-1585
What is Dr. Salvaggio's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Salvaggio's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609894724.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Salvaggio?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Salvaggio
What is Dr. Louis Salvaggio's specialty?
Dr. Salvaggio is a Interventional Cardiologist near Lafayette, LA.
What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?
A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.
Is this Dr. Louis Salvaggio affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Salvaggio is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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
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Is Louis Salvaggio accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Louis Salvaggio is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Louis Salvaggio offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Salvaggio's office at (337) 988-1585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Louis Salvaggio?
Please contact Dr. Salvaggio's office at (337) 988-1585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Louis Salvaggio have?
Dr. Louis Salvaggio is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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