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Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD

(Kenneth E. McCarron, MD)

(159 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and General Practice

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1977)

457 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

(337) 289-8816

Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD is an internist in Lafayette, LA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and general practice. He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1977 and has 49 years of experience. Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Health and LAFAYETTE HEALTH VENTURES INC.

Office Locations

457 Heymann Boulevard
Lafayette, LA 70503

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2023

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Welcome to Medicare visit

In 2012, Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD performed more Welcome to Medicare visit (initial preventive physical exam) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	21
aspiration	62
cardiac procedures	38
diabetes management	243
doctor visit	2581
hospital care	852
injections	62
inpatient care	852
lab tests	243
musculoskeletal imaging	222
pelvic imaging	21
preventive care	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	377
vaccines	261
vascular procedures	482
X-rays	222

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, vascular procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
aspiration	53
cardiac procedures	25
diabetes management	198
doctor visit	2562
hospital care	684
injections	53
inpatient care	684
lab tests	198
musculoskeletal imaging	212
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	294
ultrasound (sonogram)	321
vaccines	294
vascular procedures	381
X-rays	212

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	413
Female	521

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	34
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	409
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	168
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	45
cardiac procedures	46
diabetes management	194
doctor visit	2425
hospital care	595
injections	45
inpatient care	595
lab tests	194
musculoskeletal imaging	175
preventive care	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	374
vaccines	245
vascular procedures	328
X-rays	175

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	421
Female	536

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	885
Black	36
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	432
From 75 to 84	333
85 and over	165
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	24
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	57
cardiac procedures	60
diabetes management	199
doctor visit	2509
hospital care	745
injections	74
inpatient care	745
lab tests	199
musculoskeletal imaging	230
nerve block	17
pain management	17
preventive care	261
ultrasound (sonogram)	377
vaccines	261
vascular procedures	317
X-rays	230

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	870
Female	1096

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1828
Black	68
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	890
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	346
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2015

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
cardiac procedures	51
diabetes management	172
doctor visit	2412
hospital care	239
injections	54
inpatient care	239
lab tests	172
musculoskeletal imaging	211
preventive care	279
ultrasound (sonogram)	386
vaccines	279
vascular procedures	335
X-rays	211

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	436
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	894
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	459
From 75 to 84	320
85 and over	165
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2016

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	50
cardiac procedures	62
diabetes management	199
doctor visit	2699
hospital care	55
injections	68
inpatient care	55
lab tests	199
musculoskeletal imaging	257
nerve block	18
pain management	18
preventive care	315
ultrasound (sonogram)	387
vaccines	315
vascular procedures	325
X-rays	257

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	454
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	910
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	463
From 75 to 84	330
85 and over	171
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	54
cardiac procedures	68
diabetes management	253
doctor visit	2500
hospital care	44
injections	54
inpatient care	44
lab tests	253
musculoskeletal imaging	278
preventive care	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	385
vaccines	176
vascular procedures	317
X-rays	278

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	469
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	931
Black	38
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	475
From 75 to 84	347
85 and over	172
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	31
cardiac procedures	39
diabetes management	182
doctor visit	2284
injections	31
lab tests	182
musculoskeletal imaging	265
preventive care	164
ultrasound (sonogram)	288
vaccines	164
vascular procedures	249
X-rays	265

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	481
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	927
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	499
From 75 to 84	334
85 and over	157
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

diabetes management	55
doctor visit	1120
lab tests	55
musculoskeletal imaging	182
preventive care	21
X-rays	182

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	447
Female	479

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	849
Black	34
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	469
From 75 to 84	299
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	15
diabetes management	43
doctor visit	916
injections	15
lab tests	43
musculoskeletal imaging	111
preventive care	32
X-rays	111

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	429
Female	445

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	800
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	420
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2021

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA during 2022 were preventive care, lab tests, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	11
diabetes management	13
doctor visit	404
injections	11
lab tests	13
preventive care	26
vaccines	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	342
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	622
Black	24
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	287
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated as an internist in Lafayette, LA were inpatient care, hospital care, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

abdominal imaging	16
aspiration	43
cardiac procedures	48
diabetes management	159
doctor visit	2037
hospital care	459
injections	46
inpatient care	459
lab tests	159
musculoskeletal imaging	214
nerve block	17
pain management	17
pelvic imaging	16
preventive care	188
ultrasound (sonogram)	361
vaccines	223
vascular procedures	341
X-rays	214

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	504

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	32
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	864
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	14

**Age**
75 to 84	324
85 and over	122
Less than 65	17
65 to 74	436

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1977. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (1977)

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ochsner Health

LAFAYETTE HEALTH VENTURES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.91 out of 5 stars based on 159 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lafayette, LA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kenneth E. McCarron, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Amgen Inc.	$1,669 Repatha $946	Prolia $681	$42
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$846 XARELTO $584	INVOKANA $183	meters $23	OneTouch $18	$37
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$672 TOUJEO $327	PRALUENT $136	LANTUS $127	SOLIQUA 100/33 $43	SOLIQUA $16	Other $25
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$555 JARDIANCE $477	TRADJENTA $23	GLYXAMBI $15	JENTADUETO $10	$30
Lilly USA, LLC	$532 TRULICITY $174	MOUNJARO $145	JARDIANCE $84	BASAGLAR $73	GLYXAMBI $44	Other $13
Other	$4,923 Synthroid $327	FARXIGA $250	Myrbetriq $210	Victoza $201	QULIPTA $173	Other $3,761

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$9,054
Education	$144

Biography

Dr. Kenneth McCarron specializes in general practice and practices in Lafayette, LA. He is rated highly by his patients. Dr. McCarron attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He is affiliated with Ochsner Health.