Summary

Dr. Nicholas Lapara is an internal medicine physician with 13 years of experience providing comprehensive care for adult patients. He earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed his residency training at University Medical Center. His extensive background in internal medicine allows him to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions affecting adults.

Dr. Lapara practices at Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics in New Iberia, Louisiana. He specializes in managing complex conditions such as heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and respiratory failure. His clinical expertise includes performing contrast echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiograms to evaluate heart function, as well as providing therapeutic hypothermia treatment for critically ill patients.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 13 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • University Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Lapara

2315 E Main StNew Iberia, LA 70560

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Accepts New Patients
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13 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
New Iberia , LAChicago , ILMetairie , LAMarksville , LA
Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine Med School: Kaohsiung Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nicholas Joseph Lapara

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Home State Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana - PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - ACA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc. - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Lapara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nicholas Joseph Lapara has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Medical Center

Medical School

American University Of The Caribbean School Of MedicineGraduated in 2013

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Nicholas Lapara affiliated with?
Dr. Nicholas Lapara is affiliated with Ochsner University Hospital And Clinics.

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