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Dr. John Godke, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Godke, Pulmonologist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. John Godke, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Godke completed his residency at Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Godke is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Godke’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Godke’s office at (225) 381-2755.

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

    • Residency: Earl K Long Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Earl K Long Med Center

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

    Is Dr. Godke board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. John Godke, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Godke speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Godke treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Godke 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. Godke. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
    • Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
    • Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
    • Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    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:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    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:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Does Dr. Godke accept my insurance?

    Dr. Godke accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 381-2755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Godke accept in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Godke in Lafayette, 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

    • AmWINS Group

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Godke's office located?

    Dr. John Godke's Primary Practice

    2390 W Congress St

    Lafayette, LA 70506

    (225) 381-2755

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    Dr. John Godke's Practice 2

    3600 Florida St

    Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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    Dr. John Godke's Practice 3

    8585 Picardy Ave

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

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

    Dr. Godke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447274741.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Godke?

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

    What is Dr. John Godke's specialty?

    Dr. Godke is a Pulmonologist near Lafayette, LA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Godke to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. John Godke affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Godke is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 John Godke accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. John Godke is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. John Godke offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Godke's office at (225) 381-2755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with John Godke?

    Please contact Dr. Godke's office at (225) 381-2755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. John Godke have?

    Dr. John Godke is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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