Dr. Louis Nix, an internist in Opelousas, LA, is skilled at diagnosing & treating a wide variety of illnesses & disorders in adult patients.
Yes, Dr. Louis H. Nix is accepting new patients at this office.
(337) 942-7744
539 E Prudhomme, Opelousas, LA 70570-6499
Yes, Dr. Louis H. Nix is accepting new patients at this office.
(337) 942-8108
1200 Hospital Drive, Suite 4, Opelousas, LA 70570-6552
Dr. Louis Nix graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1980.
Dr. Nix has two offices in Louisiana where he specializes in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics and Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Nix works with six doctors including Dr. Leah Olivier and Dr. Fernando Alemany.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Nix specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. He may also refer patients to specialist physicians when medically needed. For instance, patients with serious heart problems could be referred to a cardiologist for further diagnostic tests or therapies.
Dr. Nix is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Nix is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
Sleep medicine specialists diagnose and treat various disorders and diseases relating to sleep. This can include a range of conditions including insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, narcolepsy, nightmares and others. Dr. Nix utilizes a variety of diagnostic tools including screening devices, overnight sleep studies or oximeters, among many others. Treatments can include CPAP therapy, implantation of sleep devices, counseling, lifestyle modifications, and others aimed at eliminating or alleviating the symptoms of sleep conditions.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Nix, but only those who participate in Medicare.