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Dr. Patrick Gillespie, MD

Washington, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gillespie, Family Medicine Specialist in Washington, LA?

    Dr. Patrick Gillespie, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gillespie graduated from La State University School Of Med In New Orleans and completed his residency at U Med Ctr. Dr. Gillespie is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gillespie’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gillespie’s office at (337) 826-8044.

    Where did Dr. Gillespie go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: U Med Ctr

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | La State University School Of Med In New Orleans

    What languages does Dr. Gillespie speak?

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

    • English

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

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

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

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

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Patrick Gillespie may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gillespie accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gillespie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 826-8044 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gillespie accept in Washington, LA?

    Dr. Gillespie in Washington, 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gillespie's office located?

    Dr. Patrick Gillespie's Primary Practice

    414 N Main St

    Washington, LA 70589

    (337) 826-8044

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    Dr. Patrick Gillespie's Practice 2

    3975 I 49 S Service Rd Ste 200

    Opelousas, LA 70570

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    Dr. Patrick Gillespie's Practice 3

    800 E Main St

    Ville Platte, LA 70586

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

    Dr. Gillespie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902850084.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gillespie?

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

    What is Dr. Patrick Gillespie's specialty?

    Dr. Gillespie is a Family Medicine Specialist near Washington, 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 this Dr. Patrick Gillespie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gillespie is affiliated with Opelousas General Health System-Main Campus, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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 Patrick Gillespie accepting new patients in Washington, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Patrick Gillespie is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patrick Gillespie offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (337) 826-8044 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patrick Gillespie?

    Please contact Dr. Gillespie's office at (337) 826-8044 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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