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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Choucino, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Carlos Choucino, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years. Dr. Choucino completed his residency at Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Choucino is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Choucino’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Choucino’s office at (337) 480-8066.
Where did Dr. Choucino go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Infectious Diseases; So Il Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru | National Higher University of San Marcos / Academy of Human Medicine
What languages does Dr. Choucino speak?
Dr. Choucino and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Choucino treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Choucino 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. Choucino. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- MRSA Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
- Methicillin-Resistant Staph Sepsis
- MRSA Blood Infection
- Staph Sepsis (MRSA)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
- A4102: Sepsis due to Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Syphilis
- Latent Syphilis
- Neurosyphilis
- Late Latent Syphilis
- The Great Pox
- Lues
- Treponema pallidum infection
- Hidden Syphilis
- Asymptomatic Syphilis
- Syphilis of the Nervous System
- Brain Syphilis
- Spinal Cord Syphilis
- Hidden syphilis (late stage)
- Asymptomatic late syphilis
- Silent syphilis (late stage)
ICD-10 Codes:
- A539: Syphilis, unspecified
- A530: Latent syphilis, unspecified as early or late
- A523: Neurosyphilis, unspecified
- A528: Late syphilis, latent
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Chronic Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Long-term Bone Infection
- Persistent Bone Infection
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8668: Other chronic osteomyelitis, other site
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- MRSA Infection
- Antibiotic Resistance
- MRSA
- Methicillin-resistant Staph
- Superbug infection
- Antibiotic-resistant staph
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4902: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Spinal Disc Inflammation
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Discitis
- Inflamed Spinal Disc
- Intervertebral Disc Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M4640: Discitis, unspecified, site unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Choucino perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Carlos Choucino may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Choucino's office.
Does Dr. Choucino accept my insurance?
Dr. Choucino accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 480-8066 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Choucino accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Choucino in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Choucino's office located?
Dr. Carlos Choucino's Primary Practice
1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70607
(337) 480-8066
Dr. Carlos Choucino's Practice 2
1717 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 475-8100
What is Dr. Choucino's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Choucino's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386604338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Choucino?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Choucino
What is Dr. Carlos Choucino's specialty?
Dr. Choucino is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lake Charles, LA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Choucino to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Carlos Choucino affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Choucino is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, West Calcasieu Cameron 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Carlos Choucino accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Carlos Choucino is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carlos Choucino offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Choucino's office at (337) 480-8066 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carlos Choucino?
Please contact Dr. Choucino's office at (337) 480-8066 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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