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Dr. Donald Doucet, MD

Dr. Donald Doucet, MD

New Roads, LA

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doucet, Internist in New Roads, LA?

    Dr. Donald Doucet, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in New Roads, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Doucet graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine, New Orleans and completed his residency at La State Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Doucet is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doucet’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doucet’s office at (225) 638-4585.

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

    • Residency: La State Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | 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

    Is Dr. Doucet board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Doucet, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Doucet speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Doucet treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • 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
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
    • N1830: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3 unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other High Cholesterol
    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Other hyperlipidemia
    • Other high lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

    • 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:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    What procedures does Dr. Doucet perform?

    As a Internist, Dr. Doucet 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. Doucet. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Doucet accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doucet accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 638-4585 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doucet accept in New Roads, LA?

    Dr. Doucet in New Roads, 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

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doucet's office located?

    Dr. Donald Doucet's Primary Practice

    230 Roberts Dr Ste I

    New Roads, LA 70760

    (225) 638-4585

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    Dr. Donald Doucet's Practice 2

    2202 False River Dr

    New Roads, LA 70760

    (225) 638-6331

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    Dr. Donald Doucet's Practice 3

    7373 Perkins Rd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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

    Dr. Doucet's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477560761.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doucet?

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

    What is Dr. Donald Doucet's specialty?

    Dr. Doucet is a Internist near New Roads, LA.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Doucet to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Donald Doucet affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doucet is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Donald Doucet accepting new patients in New Roads, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Donald Doucet is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Donald Doucet offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (225) 638-4585 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Donald Doucet?

    Please contact Dr. Doucet's office at (225) 638-4585 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Donald Doucet have?

    Dr. Donald Doucet is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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