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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Lanasa, Internist in Destrehan, LA?
Dr. James Lanasa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Destrehan, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Lanasa is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lanasa’s office at (985) 210-4472.
What languages does Dr. Lanasa speak?
Dr. Lanasa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Lanasa typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Lanasa 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. Lanasa. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Lanasa typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. James Lanasa 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. Lanasa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Lanasa accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Lanasa's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Lanasa's office located?
Dr. James Lanasa's Primary Practice
159 Longview Dr Ste C
Destrehan, LA 70047
(985) 210-4472
What is Dr. Lanasa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lanasa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497796536.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lanasa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lanasa
What is Dr. James Lanasa's specialty?
Dr. Lanasa is a Internist near Destrehan, 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. James Lanasa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Lanasa is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 James Lanasa accepting new patients in Destrehan, LA?
Yes, Dr. James Lanasa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Lanasa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lanasa's office at (985) 210-4472 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Lanasa?
Please contact Dr. Lanasa's office at (985) 210-4472 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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