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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lai, Hospitalist in Monroe, LA?
Dr. David Lai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Lai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lai’s office at (318) 966-4541.
What languages does Dr. Lai speak?
Dr. Lai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Lai treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Lai 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. Lai. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Lai perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. David Lai may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Lai's office.
Does Dr. Lai accept my insurance?
Dr. Lai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 966-4541 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lai accept in Monroe, LA?
Dr. Lai in Monroe, 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
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
MedImpact
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Lai's office located?
What is Dr. Lai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639520919.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lai
What is Dr. David Lai's specialty?
Dr. Lai is a Hospitalist near Monroe, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Lai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. David Lai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lai is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner St. Anne 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is David Lai accepting new patients in Monroe, LA?
Yes, Dr. David Lai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. David Lai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (318) 966-4541 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with David Lai?
Please contact Dr. Lai's office at (318) 966-4541 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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