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Dr. Jason Morris, MD

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Morris, Family Medicine Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Jason Morris, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Morris graduated from American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine and completed his residency at Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Morris is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Morris’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Morris’s office.

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

    • Residency: Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Family Medicine | Lsus Med Center | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES

    • Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine | American University of The Caribbean / School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Morris speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morris typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Morris 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. Morris. 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:

    • 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
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Morris typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jason Morris may include:

    Please contact Dr. Morris' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Morris accept my insurance?

    Dr. Morris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Morris accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Morris in Lake Charles, 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 Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Physicians Mutual Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Morris' office located?

    Dr. Jason Morris' Primary Practice

    501 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

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    A3

    4201 Nelson Rd Ste 100

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

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    Dr. Jason Morris' Practice 3

    277 N Highway 171 Ste 8

    Lake Charles, LA 70611

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

    Dr. Morris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861468068.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Morris?

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

    What is Dr. Jason Morris's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Jason Morris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Morris is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Ochsner American Legion 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Jason Morris accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Jason Morris is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jason Morris offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Morris' office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jason Morris?

    Please contact Dr. Morris' office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Morris' office located?

    Dr. Morris' office is located in Lake Charles, LA.