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Dr. Derris Ray, MD
Amite, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ray, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Amite, LA?
Dr. Derris Ray, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Amite, LA. Dr. Ray graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State Univ Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Ray is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ray’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ray’s office at (985) 748-5158.
Where did Dr. Ray go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: La State Univ Med Ctr, Family Medicine; Earl K Long Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Earl K Long Med Center | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La | Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans
What languages does Dr. Ray speak?
Dr. Ray and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ray typically treat?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Ray 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. Ray. 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:
- 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
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:
- 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:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Ray typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Derris Ray may include:
Please contact Dr. Ray's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ray accept my insurance?
Dr. Ray accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 748-5158 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ray accept in Amite, LA?
Dr. Ray in Amite, 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
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ray's office located?
What is Dr. Ray's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ray's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780679746.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ray?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ray
What is Dr. Derris Ray's specialty?
Dr. Ray is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Amite, LA.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Derris Ray affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ray is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Derris Ray accepting new patients in Amite, LA?
Yes, Dr. Derris Ray is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Derris Ray offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (985) 748-5158 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Derris Ray?
Please contact Dr. Ray's office at (985) 748-5158 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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