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27 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fredericks, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Leroy Fredericks, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified. Dr. Fredericks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fredericks’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fredericks’s office at (337) 494-6768.
What languages does Dr. Fredericks speak?
Dr. Fredericks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fredericks treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Fredericks 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. Fredericks. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Personal History of Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Past breast cancer
- Previous mammary malignancy
- History of breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z853: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Left Lung Cancer
- Upper Lobe Lung Cancer
- Bronchial Cancer
- Left lower lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
- C3412: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, left bronchus or lung
- C3432: Malignant neoplasm of lower lobe, left bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Left Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Left female breast cancer in multiple areas
- Diffuse left female breast cancer
- Malignant growth in overlapping sites of left female breast
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50812: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of left female breast
- C50811: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukopenia
- Low WBC count
- Immune system weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72819: Decreased white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- CLL
- B-cell chronic lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphocytic leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9110: Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Aggressive Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Poorly Differentiated NET
- High-Grade Neuroendocrine Carcinoma
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A1: Malignant poorly differentiated neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Fredericks perform as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Leroy Fredericks may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fredericks' office.
Does Dr. Fredericks accept my insurance?
Dr. Fredericks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-6768 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fredericks accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Fredericks in Lake Charles, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fredericks' office located?
Dr. Leroy Fredericks' Primary Practice
2770 3rd Ave Fl 2
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-6768
What is Dr. Fredericks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fredericks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043335755.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fredericks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fredericks
What is Dr. Leroy Fredericks's specialty?
Dr. Fredericks is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Lake Charles, LA. An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available. Contact Dr. Fredericks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Leroy Fredericks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fredericks is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner American Legion 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
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Is Leroy Fredericks accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Leroy Fredericks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leroy Fredericks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fredericks's office at (337) 494-6768 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leroy Fredericks?
Please contact Dr. Fredericks's office at (337) 494-6768 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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