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Dr. Nathan Sugarman, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sugarman, Family Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Nathan Sugarman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sugarman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sugarman’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sugarman’s office at (225) 381-6620.

    What languages does Dr. Sugarman speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    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

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

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

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Does Dr. Sugarman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sugarman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 381-6620 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sugarman accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Sugarman in Baton Rouge, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • H & R Block

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sugarman's office located?

    Dr. Nathan Sugarman's Primary Practice

    8595 Picardy Ave Ste 100

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (225) 381-6620

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    Dr. Nathan Sugarman's Practice 2

    5000 Odonavan Blvd

    Walker, LA 70785

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    Dr. Nathan Sugarman's Practice 3

    3401 North Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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

    Dr. Sugarman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124580535.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sugarman?

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

    What is Dr. Nathan Sugarman's specialty?

    Dr. Sugarman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Baton Rouge, 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 this Dr. Nathan Sugarman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sugarman is affiliated with Woman's Hospital, Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Nathan Sugarman accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nathan Sugarman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nathan Sugarman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sugarman's office at (225) 381-6620 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nathan Sugarman?

    Please contact Dr. Sugarman's office at (225) 381-6620 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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