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Dr. Ashwin Narayana, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Narayana, Internist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Ashwin Narayana, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Narayana is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Narayana’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Narayana’s office at (337) 261-6100.

    What languages does Dr. Narayana speak?

    Dr. Narayana and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Narayana treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Narayana 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. Narayana. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Hypoglycemia
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Hypoglycemia
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Low blood sugar from diabetes
    • Diabetic low blood sugar
    • Hypoglycemic episode
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Skin Conditions
    • Skin Issues from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E11649: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hypoglycemia without coma
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Narayana perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ashwin Narayana may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Narayana's office.

    Does Dr. Narayana accept my insurance?

    Dr. Narayana accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 261-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Narayana accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Narayana in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Narayana's office located?

    Dr. Ashwin Narayana's Primary Practice

    2390 W Congress St

    Lafayette, LA 70506

    (337) 261-6100

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    Dr. Ashwin Narayana's Practice 2

    650 Poydras St Ste 1400

    New Orleans, LA 70130

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    Dr. Ashwin Narayana's Practice 3

    2900 Westfork Dr Ste 401

    Baton Rouge, LA 70827

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    What is Dr. Narayana's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Narayana's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245624188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Narayana?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Narayana

    What is Dr. Ashwin Narayana's specialty?

    Dr. Narayana is a Internist near Lafayette, LA.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Narayana to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ashwin Narayana affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Narayana is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ashwin Narayana accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ashwin Narayana is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ashwin Narayana offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Narayana's office at (337) 261-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ashwin Narayana?

    Please contact Dr. Narayana's office at (337) 261-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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