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Dr. Vanchi Vu, MD

Pain Medicine Specialist

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vu, Pain Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Vanchi Vu, MD is a Pain Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Vu is fluent in English and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vu’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vu’s office at (337) 433-6500.

    What languages does Dr. Vu speak?

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

    • English
    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vu typically treat?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vu 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. Vu. 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:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic pain syndrome
    • Chronic Pain
    • Persistent pain syndrome
    • Long-term pain condition
    • Chronic widespread pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G894: Chronic pain syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Failed Bone Fusion After Surgery
    • Nonunion After Fusion
    • Failed Spinal Fusion
    • Pseudarthrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M960: Pseudarthrosis after fusion or arthrodesis

    What procedures does a Pain Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vu typically perform?

    As a Pain Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanchi Vu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 433-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Vu 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vu's office located?

    Dr. Vanchi Vu's Primary Practice

    1718 N Martin Luther King Hwy

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 433-6500

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vu affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Vu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Christus Ochsner St. Patrick Hospital,Lake Charles, LA

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

    Dr. Vu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265638167.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vu?

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

    What is Dr. Vanchi Vu's specialty?

    Dr. Vu is a Pain Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA.

    What does a Pain Medicine Specialist do?

    Pain medicine is a primary medical specialty centered on a distinct body of knowledge and a defined clinical scope, grounded in science, research, and education. This type of medicine focuses on the study, prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of individuals experiencing pain. A comprehensive evaluation considers physical, psychological, cognitive, and socio-cultural factors contributing to pain. Treatment options include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies, based on the patient's specific needs. Pain medicine physicians serves as primary care providers for the management of pain or can also act as consultants to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. These physicians work in various settings, including offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and governmental or public institutions.

    Is Dr. Vanchi Vu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vu is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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

    When to see a Pain Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pain 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. Vanchi Vu accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Vanchi Vu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vanchi Vu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (337) 433-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Vanchi Vu?

    Please contact Dr. Vu's office at (337) 433-6500 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vu's office located?

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