Dr. Karla Doucet, MD

Lafayette, LA

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Who is Dr. Doucet, Anesthesiologist in Lafayette, LA?

Dr. Karla Doucet, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Doucet graduated from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. Dr. Doucet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doucet’s office.

Where did Dr. Doucet go to medical school and complete their residency?

Medical School: The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio

What languages does Dr. Doucet speak?

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

English

What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Doucet typically treat?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:

Acute pain after medical procedure
Pain
Acute post-operative pain
Pain after surgery
Post-procedural pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

Also known as:

Colon Cancer Screening
Health Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy Screening
Bowel Cancer Screening

ICD-10 Codes:

Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

Also known as:

Tooth Decay
Cavities
Dental Caries
Tooth Rot

ICD-10 Codes:

K029: Dental caries, unspecified

Also known as:

Severe Obesity
Obesity
Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Extreme Obesity
Class 3 Obesity

ICD-10 Codes:

E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Doucet typically perform?

As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:

Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
Shoulder Nerve Injection
Arm Pain Injection
Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

CPT Codes:

64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

Femoral Nerve Block Injection
Femoral nerve injection
Thigh nerve block
Pain relief injection for thigh
Nerve block with imaging guidance

CPT Codes:

64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Also known as:

Axillary Nerve Block Injection
Armpit nerve block
Axillary nerve pain injection
Shoulder nerve block
Guided nerve injection

CPT Codes:

64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

Does Dr. Doucet accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Doucet's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Doucet's office located?

Dr. Karla Doucet's Primary Practice

1103 Kaliste Saloom Rd Ste 304

Lafayette, LA 70508

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Dr. Karla Doucet's Practice 2

1214 Coolidge Blvd

Lafayette, LA 70503

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

Dr. Doucet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497882682.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doucet?

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

What is Dr. Karla Doucet's specialty?

Dr. Doucet is an Anesthesiologist near Lafayette, LA.

What does an Anesthesiologist do?

A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

Is Dr. Karla Doucet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Doucet is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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