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Dr. Jacob Leger, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Dequincy, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Leger, Family Medicine Specialist in Dequincy, LA?

    Dr. Jacob Leger, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Dequincy, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Leger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Leger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Leger’s office at (337) 786-1271.

    What languages does Dr. Leger speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leger typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Leger 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. Leger. 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:

    • 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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Moderate chronic depression
    • Moderate recurring depression
    • Moderate depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Leger typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jacob Leger may include:

    Please contact Dr. Leger's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Leger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Leger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 786-1271 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Leger accept in Dequincy, LA?

    Dr. Leger in Dequincy, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthSmart

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Leger's office located?

    Dr. Jacob Leger's Primary Practice

    601 W 4th St

    Dequincy, LA 70633

    (337) 786-1271

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    Dr. Jacob Leger's Practice 2

    2750 Aster St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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

    Dr. Leger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346701422.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Leger?

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

    What is Dr. Jacob Leger's specialty?

    Dr. Leger is a Family Medicine Specialist near Dequincy, LA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Jacob Leger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Leger is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Jacob Leger accepting new patients in Dequincy, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Jacob Leger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jacob Leger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Leger's office at (337) 786-1271 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Leger?

    Please contact Dr. Leger's office at (337) 786-1271 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Leger's office located?

    Dr. Leger's offices are located in Dequincy, LA and Lake Charles, LA.