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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Neelam, Internist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Vijay Neelam is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Neelam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Neelam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Neelam’s office at (225) 252-8349.
What languages does Dr. Neelam speak?
Dr. Neelam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Neelam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Neelam 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. Neelam. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Neelam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijay Neelam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Neelam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Neelam accept my insurance?
Dr. Neelam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 252-8349 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Neelam accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Neelam 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Neelam's office located?
Dr. Vijay Neelam's Primary Practice
524 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(225) 252-8349
What is Dr. Neelam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Neelam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154736270.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Neelam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Neelam
What is Dr. Vijay Neelam's specialty?
Dr. Neelam is a Internist near Lake Charles, LA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Vijay Neelam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Neelam is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vijay Neelam accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Neelam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Neelam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Neelam's office at (225) 252-8349 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Neelam?
Please contact Dr. Neelam's office at (225) 252-8349 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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