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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bercier, Critical Care Internist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. John Bercier, DO is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bercier is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bercier’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bercier’s office at (337) 494-2750.
What languages does Dr. Bercier speak?
Dr. Bercier and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bercier treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Bercier 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. Bercier. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bercier perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. John Bercier may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bercier's office.
Does Dr. Bercier accept my insurance?
Dr. Bercier accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-2750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bercier accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Bercier 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. Bercier's office located?
Dr. John Bercier's Primary Practice
2770 3rd Ave Ste 350
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-2750
Dr. John Bercier's Practice 2
4811 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 401A
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 470-3040
What is Dr. Bercier's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bercier's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588168199.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bercier?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bercier
What is Dr. John Bercier's specialty?
Dr. Bercier is a Critical Care Internist near Lake Charles, LA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Bercier to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. John Bercier affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bercier is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 John Bercier accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. John Bercier is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. John Bercier offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bercier's office at (337) 494-2750 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with John Bercier?
Please contact Dr. Bercier's office at (337) 494-2750 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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