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Dr. Sidney St. Amant, MD

Lafayette, LA

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. St. Amant, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA?

    Dr. Sidney St. Amant, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. St. Amant is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. St. Amant’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. St. Amant’s office at (225) 664-2111.

    Is Dr. St. Amant board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sidney St. Amant, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. St. Amant speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. St. Amant typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. St. Amant 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. St. Amant. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    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:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. St. Amant typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sidney St. Amant may include:

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

    Does Dr. St. Amant accept my insurance?

    Dr. St. Amant accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 664-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. St. Amant 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

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. St. Amant's office located?

    Dr. Sidney St. Amant's Primary Practice

    4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 350

    Lafayette, LA 70508

    (225) 664-2111

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    Dr. Sidney St. Amant's Practice 2

    28050 South Rd

    Walker, LA 70785

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

    Dr. St. Amant's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285677187.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. St. Amant?

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

    What is Dr. Sidney St. Amant's specialty?

    Dr. St. Amant is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lafayette, LA.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is this Dr. Sidney St. Amant affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, St. Amant 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency 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 Sidney St. Amant accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sidney St. Amant is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sidney St. Amant offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. St. Amant's office at (225) 664-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sidney St. Amant?

    Please contact Dr. St. Amant's office at (225) 664-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sidney St. Amant have?

    Dr. Sidney St. Amant is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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