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Dr. George Guidry, MD

Lafayette, LA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. George Guidry, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery. Dr. Guidry graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Guidry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guidry’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guidry’s office at (337) 234-3204.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Diseases; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Lsu Med Center | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans

    Is Dr. Guidry board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. George Guidry, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Guidry speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Guidry treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Guidry 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. Guidry. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Cancer in Chest Lymph Nodes
    • Cancer
    • Metastatic Chest Lymph Node Cancer
    • Secondary Intrathoracic Lymphoma
    • Chest Lymph Node Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C771: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of intrathoracic lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

    Does Dr. Guidry accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guidry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 234-3204 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Guidry in Lafayette, 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Guidry's office located?

    Dr. George Guidry's Primary Practice

    155 Hospital Dr Ste 101

    Lafayette, LA 70503

    (337) 234-3204

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    Dr. George Guidry's Practice 2

    2390 W Congress St

    Lafayette, LA 70506

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

    Dr. Guidry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902898885.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guidry?

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

    What is Dr. George Guidry's specialty?

    Dr. Guidry 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. Guidry to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Guidry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Guidry is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Acadia General Hospital, Ochsner University Hospital & Clinics, Abbeville General Hospital 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 George Guidry accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?

    Yes, Dr. George Guidry is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Guidry offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Guidry's office at (337) 234-3204 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Guidry?

    Please contact Dr. Guidry's office at (337) 234-3204 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Guidry have?

    Dr. George Guidry is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

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