Summary

Erik Lappinen, MD, specializes in radiation oncology at Ochsner Health. They focus on radiation therapies to treat a variety of cancers.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Allegheny General Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Erik Lappinen

900 Ochsner BlvdCovington, LA 70433

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Radiation OncologyRadiation OncologyRadiation OncologyRadiation Oncology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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17 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Covington , LAGonzales , LABaton Rouge , LACovington , LA
Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Erik Lappinen

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • Empire Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - HMO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Erik Lappinen has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Erik Lappinen has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Radiation Oncologist
  • Radiation Therapy

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Erik Lappinen holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Allegheny General Hospital in 2014.

Internship

Completed their internship at Vanderbilt Medical Center - Residency in 2010.

Medical School

Graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 2009.

NPI Number

Erik Lappinen's NPI number is 1639311632.

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What languages does Erik Lappinen speak?
Erik Lappinen speaks English.
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Which hospitals is Erik Lappinen affiliated with?
Erik Lappinen is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital.

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