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Dr. Robert Vangossen, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vangossen, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Robert Vangossen, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Vangossen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vangossen’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vangossen’s office at (337) 480-7900.

    What languages does Dr. Vangossen speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    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

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Vangossen may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vangossen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vangossen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 480-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vangossen accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Vangossen in Lake Charles, 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)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vangossen's office located?

    Dr. Robert Vangossen's Primary Practice

    4345 Nelson Rd Ste 102

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (337) 480-7900

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    Dr. Robert Vangossen's Practice 2

    2750 Aster St

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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

    Dr. Vangossen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437546595.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vangossen?

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

    What is Dr. Robert Vangossen's specialty?

    Dr. Vangossen is a Family Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, 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. Robert Vangossen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

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

    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. Robert Vangossen accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Vangossen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Vangossen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vangossen's office at (337) 480-7900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Vangossen?

    Please contact Dr. Vangossen's office at (337) 480-7900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vangossen's office located?

    Dr. Vangossen's office is located in Lake Charles, LA.