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Dr. Donald Doussan, MD

La Place, LA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doussan, Anesthesiologist in La Place, LA?

    Dr. Donald Doussan, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in La Place, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Doussan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doussan’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doussan’s office at (504) 309-5601.

    What languages does Dr. Doussan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Doussan treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Doussan 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. Doussan. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Vein Disorder
    • Vascular Disease
    • Venous Disease
    • Blood Vessel Disorder
    • Circulation Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I879: Disorder of vein, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vascular Access Device Management
    • Vascular Access Care
    • Port Management
    • Catheter Care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Does Dr. Doussan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doussan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 309-5601 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doussan accept in La Place, LA?

    Dr. Doussan in La Place, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doussan's office located?

    Dr. Donald Doussan's Primary Practice

    694 Belle Terre Blvd

    La Place, LA 70068

    (504) 309-5601

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    Dr. Donald Doussan's Practice 2

    8000 W Judge Perez Dr

    Chalmette, LA 70043

    (504) 826-9500

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

    Dr. Doussan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225075641.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doussan?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Doussan's specialty?

    Dr. Doussan is a Anesthesiologist near La Place, LA. A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer. Contact Dr. Doussan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Doussan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doussan is affiliated with St. Bernard Parish 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

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    Is Donald Doussan accepting new patients in La Place, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Doussan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Doussan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doussan's office at (504) 309-5601 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Doussan?

    Please contact Dr. Doussan's office at (504) 309-5601 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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