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35 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Saqer, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Jamal Saqer, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Saqer graduated from United Arab Emirates University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and completed his residency at Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Saqer is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saqer’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saqer’s office at (337) 478-6480.
Where did Dr. Saqer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Fl Coll Of Med, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Pediatrics | University Of Fl College Of Med | University of Florida Program
Medical School: Al Arab Med University, Fac of Med, Benghazi, Libya | Al Arab University/Garyunis University | United Arab Emirates University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
What languages does Dr. Saqer speak?
Dr. Saqer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Saqer treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Saqer 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. Saqer. 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:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- RSV Pneumonia
- Other Viral Pneumonia
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- RSV Lung Infection
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Lung Infection
- Viral Pneumonia
- Viral Lung Infection
- Atypical Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J121: Respiratory syncytial virus pneumonia
- J1289: Other viral pneumonia
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Complicated Crohn's Disease', 'Crohn's Disease with Issues
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease with Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- K50918: Crohn's disease, unspecified, with other complication
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Breakdown
- Acute Muscle Injury
- Myoglobinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6282: Rhabdomyolysis
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B348: Other viral infections of unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Accidental Cannabis Poisoning
- Accidental Marijuana Overdose
- Unintentional Cannabis Poisoning
- Marijuana Toxicity
ICD-10 Codes:
- T40711A: Poisoning by cannabis, accidental (unintentional), initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Saqer perform as a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jamal Saqer may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Saqer's office.
Does Dr. Saqer accept my insurance?
Dr. Saqer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 478-6480 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Saqer accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Saqer in Lake Charles, 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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Saqer's office located?
What is Dr. Saqer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Saqer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023009784.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saqer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Saqer
What is Dr. Jamal Saqer's specialty?
Dr. Saqer is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Lake Charles, LA. A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment. Contact Dr. Saqer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jamal Saqer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Saqer is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area 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 Jamal Saqer accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Jamal Saqer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jamal Saqer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Saqer's office at (337) 478-6480 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jamal Saqer?
Please contact Dr. Saqer's office at (337) 478-6480 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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