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Dr. Miguel Culasso, MD

Slidell, LA

48 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Culasso, Family Medicine Specialist in Slidell, LA?

    Dr. Miguel Culasso, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Slidell, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Culasso completed his residency at Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine; Usphs Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Culasso is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Culasso’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Culasso’s office at (985) 726-3350.

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

    • Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine; Usphs Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year

    • Medical School: University Nac De Cordoba, Fac De Cien Medicine

    Is Dr. Culasso board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Culasso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Culasso speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Culasso treat?

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

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
    • Mammography
    • Inconclusive mammogram
    • Unclear breast scan results
    • Abnormal breast scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bone Density Disorder
    • Bone Density
    • Bone Disease
    • Bone structure problem
    • Low bone density
    • Bone mineral density disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M8588: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, other site

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Bronchitis
    • Smoker's cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-term bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J410: Simple chronic bronchitis

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal EKG
    • Heart Health Tests
    • Irregular Electrocardiogram
    • Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
    • ECG Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Which procedures does Dr. Culasso perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Miguel Culasso may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Culasso's office.

    Does Dr. Culasso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Culasso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 726-3350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Culasso accept in Slidell, LA?

    Dr. Culasso in Slidell, 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

    • County of Kern (CA)

    • HealthComp

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • SSM Health Care

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Culasso's office located?

    Dr. Miguel Culasso's Primary Practice

    1520 Gause Blvd

    Slidell, LA 70458

    (985) 726-3350

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    Dr. Miguel Culasso's Practice 2

    131 Corporate Dr

    Houma, LA 70360

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

    Dr. Culasso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255334314.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Culasso?

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

    What is Dr. Miguel Culasso's specialty?

    Dr. Culasso is a Family Medicine Specialist near Slidell, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Culasso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Miguel Culasso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Culasso is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, North Oaks 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

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    Is Miguel Culasso accepting new patients in Slidell, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Miguel Culasso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Miguel Culasso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Culasso's office at (985) 726-3350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Miguel Culasso?

    Please contact Dr. Culasso's office at (985) 726-3350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Miguel Culasso have?

    Dr. Miguel Culasso is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

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