Carlos M Choucino, MD

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Carlos M Choucino is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lake Charles, LA with over 40 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(337) 475-8100Lake Charles, LA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 40 years in internal medicine, Carlos M Choucino, MD is a long-established infectious disease specialist in Lake Charles. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

1 of 32 Internal Medicine providers in LASee all Internal Medicine in Lake Charles40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1551dNPPES updated 2022-02-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1000 Walters St, Lake Charles, LA 70607-4647

Fax: (337) 475-8416
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Chronic Kidney Disease
57%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
54%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
52%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Depression
49%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Diabetes
48%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
46%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Feb 21, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in Lake CharlesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 122165 Dept 2165, Dallas, TX 75312-2165

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Carlos M Choucino

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Carlos M Choucino for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Lake Charles required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Carlos M Choucino

NPI records show Dr. Choucino as active with telehealth listed in Lake Charles, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (337) 475-8100.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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