Dr. Carlos M Choucino

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 39+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Carlos M Choucino, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1985, having over 39 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. Dr. Carlos M Choucino also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Lcms Rehabilitation Institute Of Southwest Louisiana. Dr. Carlos M Choucino accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 475-8100 to request Dr. Carlos M Choucino the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70607-4647

Phone 1: (337) 475-8100

Fax: (337) 475-8416


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Carlos M Choucino
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7810095676
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 39 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Carlos M Choucino graduated from medical school in 1985.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1386604338
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, March 24, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Carlos M Choucino

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Carlos M Choucino has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 39 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
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    Infectious Disease
    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.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Lcms Rehabilitation Institute Of Southwest Louisiana


Practice Locations

1000 Walters St
Lake Charles, LA 70607-4647
Phone: (337) 475-8100
Fax: (337) 475-8416
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


1717 Oak Park Blvd
Lake Charles, LA 70601-8990
Phone: (337) 494-6865
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, January 19, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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