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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Le, Hospitalist in Sulphur, LA?
Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Sulphur, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Le is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Le’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Le’s office.
Where did Dr. Le go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
What languages does Dr. Le speak?
Dr. Le and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Le typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Le 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. Le. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Le typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le may include:
Please contact Dr. Le's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Le accept my insurance?
Dr. Le accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Le accept in Sulphur, LA?
Dr. Le in Sulphur, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Colorado
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Le's office located?
What is Dr. Le's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Le's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518011287.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Le?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Le
What is Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le's specialty?
Dr. Le is a Hospitalist near Sulphur, LA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Le is affiliated with Rapides Regional Medical Center, Hca Healthone Presbyterian St. Luke’s 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 Carol Lien-Kieu Le accepting new patients in Sulphur, LA?
Yes, Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Lien-Kieu Le offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Le's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Lien-Kieu Le?
Please contact Dr. Le's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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