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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Metz, Internist in Morgan City, LA?
Dr. Francis Metz, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Morgan City, LA. Dr. Metz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Metz’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Metz’s office at (985) 702-8500.
What languages does Dr. Metz speak?
Dr. Metz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Metz typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Metz 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. Metz. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Fasting Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- Impaired Fasting Glucose
- Prediabetes (Fasting)
- Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7301: Impaired fasting glucose
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Metz typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Metz performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Metz. 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:
- Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
- Cerumen Impaction Removal
- Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
- Professional Ear Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Metz accept my insurance?
Dr. Metz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 702-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Metz accept in Morgan City, LA?
Dr. Metz in Morgan City, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Metz's office located?
Dr. Francis Metz's Primary Practice
1126 Marguerite St
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 702-8500
What is Dr. Metz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Metz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447257001.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Metz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Metz
What is Dr. Francis Metz's specialty?
Dr. Metz is a Internist near Morgan City, 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. Francis Metz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Metz is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Terrebonne General Health System, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Thibodaux Regional Health System 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 Francis Metz accepting new patients in Morgan City, LA?
Yes, Dr. Francis Metz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Francis Metz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Metz's office at (985) 702-8500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Francis Metz?
Please contact Dr. Metz's office at (985) 702-8500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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