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Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD

(Dr. Mark D. Lafuria, MD)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2003)

Professional interests include: high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia), musculoskeletal injuries, hypertension (high blood pressure), and more.

1717 Oak Park Boulevard Floor 1
Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-6800

Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD is an internist in Lake Charles, LA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2003 and has 22 years of experience. Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System, Calcasieu Parish Medical Society, American College of Physicians and SWLHS INC..

Office Locations

1717 Oak Park Boulevard Floor 1
Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-6800

(337) 494-6811

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2770 3rd Avenue Suite 320
Lake Charles, LA 70601

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4345 Nelson Road Suite 201
Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Some issues Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD can help you with:

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

In The News

“The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Maria Cabanillas, Dr. Mark LaFuria, and the doctors and nurses of MD Anderson Cancer Center for their compassion and care.”—"James "Jim" Thomas - American Press", The Troy Messenger, August 2022

“The family would like to express a special word of thanks to Landmark of Lake Charles and Dr. Mark LaFuria for the excellent care given.”—"James "Jim" Patrick Cole", American Press, March 2022

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

nursing home care

In 2023, Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD performed more nursing home care procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Louisiana.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2013 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	926
hospital care	681
inpatient care	636
musculoskeletal imaging	45
nursing home care	1954
outpatient care	45
preventive care	188
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vaccines	188
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	65

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	277
Female	448

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	594
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	279
From 75 to 84	246
85 and over	148
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	38
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2014 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	923
hospital care	653
inpatient care	637
musculoskeletal imaging	47
nursing home care	2070
outpatient care	16
preventive care	104
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	104
X-rays	74

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	446

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	612
Black	124
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	152
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	38
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2015 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1019
hospital care	610
inpatient care	560
musculoskeletal imaging	42
nursing home care	2042
outpatient care	50
preventive care	249
thoracic (chest) imaging	40
vaccines	249
X-rays	82

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	632
Female	932

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1220
Black	304
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	568
From 75 to 84	552
85 and over	332
Less than 65	112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	37
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2016 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1042
hospital care	595
inpatient care	564
musculoskeletal imaging	54
nursing home care	2157
outpatient care	31
preventive care	200
thoracic (chest) imaging	27
vaccines	200
X-rays	81

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	156
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	156
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	43
Dementia	36
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2017 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1097
hospital care	728
inpatient care	682
musculoskeletal imaging	47
nursing home care	2030
outpatient care	46
preventive care	105
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	30
vaccines	105
X-rays	90

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	333
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	644
Black	156
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	289
85 and over	168
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	36
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2018 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1086
hospital care	644
inpatient care	569
musculoskeletal imaging	44
nursing home care	2036
outpatient care	62
preventive care	24
vaccines	24
X-rays	44

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	340
Female	452

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	609
Black	163
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	259
85 and over	173
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	41
Dementia	39
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2019 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1092
hospital care	522
inpatient care	448
musculoskeletal imaging	15
nursing home care	1960
outpatient care	74
preventive care	130
vaccines	130
X-rays	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	579
Black	148
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	305
From 75 to 84	249
85 and over	159
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Dementia	40
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2020 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1112
hospital care	425
inpatient care	385
nursing home care	1770
outpatient care	40
preventive care	80
vaccines	80

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	371

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	528
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	126
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	39
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2021 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	963
hospital care	361
inpatient care	297
nursing home care	1607
outpatient care	64
preventive care	35
vaccines	35

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	350

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	493
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	107
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	38
Dementia	32
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2022 were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	903
hospital care	333
inpatient care	294
lab tests	32
nursing home care	2309
outpatient care	39
preventive care	12
vaccines	12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	489
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	110
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	37
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA during 2023 were nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	901
nursing home care	2967

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	401

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	525
Black	134
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	135
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	39
Dementia	30
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated as an internist in Lake Charles, LA were nursing home care, hospital care, inpatient care and preventive care.

doctor visit	1005
hospital care	555
inpatient care	507
lab tests	32
musculoskeletal imaging	42
nursing home care	2082
outpatient care	46
preventive care	112
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
vaccines	112
vascular procedures	16
X-rays	64

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD.

**Gender**
Male	331
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	137
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	628
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	4
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	160
75 to 84	269
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	317

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	35
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2003. He completed residency at Baylor University Medical Center. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport (2003)

Residency: Baylor University Medical Center

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Calcasieu Parish Medical Society

American College of Physicians

SWLHS INC.

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Humana, IMA, Vantage Health Plan Inc., Other, Office of Group Benefits, Hmo Louisiana Inc., United Medical Resources, Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, Meritain Health and Self Insured.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue California

United Healthcare

Humana

IMA

Vantage Health Plan Inc.

Other

Office of Group Benefits

Hmo Louisiana Inc.

United Medical Resources

Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company

Meritain Health

Self Insured

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark David Lafuria, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Lake Charles, LA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$2,430 FARXIGA $1,428	LOKELMA $288	BYDUREON PEN $211	BREZTRI $145	BYDUREON WEEKLY $131	Other $226
Novo Nordisk Inc	$2,341 Victoza $662	Tresiba $585	Xultophy 100/3.6 $341	RYBELSUS $269	Ozempic $268	Other $214
Lilly USA, LLC	$1,892 JARDIANCE $653	BASAGLAR $304	TRULICITY $212	MOUNJARO $205	GLYXAMBI $144	Other $374
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$1,111 TOUJEO $543	LANTUS $203	SOLIQUA 100/33 $164	PRALUENT $124	SOLIQUA $65	Other $13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$984 STEGLATRO $252	BELSOMRA $212	STEGLUJAN $124	DULERA $109	JANUMET XR $98	Other $189
Other	$9,001 Trintellix $573	XARELTO $434	VRAYLAR $424	GLYXAMBI $402	Repatha $400	Other $6,768

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$17,497
Consulting Fee	$210
Education	$51

Biography

Dr. Mark Lafuria is a specialist in general practice. Areas of expertise for Dr. Lafuria include diabetes management, heart problems, and hypertension (high blood pressure). He usually honors Blue California, Cigna, and Aetna, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Lafuria attended medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He trained at Baylor University Medical Center for his residency. Dr. Lafuria is professionally affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.