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LURIS SANCHEZ, M.D.

LURIS SANCHEZ MD APMC

Direct Primary Care

Male provider
Opelousas, Louisiana

Comprehensive primary care for the entire family, managing health needs from childhood through senior years.

Credentials & Training

Federally verified
Credential
MD
Medical school
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Graduated
1994
Medicare specialty
Family Practice
Medicare assignment
Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full

Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.

About

Family medicine covers preventive care and chronic disease management across all ages, addressing acute illnesses and long-term health concerns for the entire family unit. Luris Sanchez is a physician practicing at LURIS SANCHEZ MD APMC in Opelousas, Louisiana. Because this practice operates on a direct-pay model, patients pay for services directly rather than through traditional insurance billing.

The field of family medicine manages routine physicals, vaccinations, and acute issues like infections or minor injuries. It also oversees the management of chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and asthma, coordinating care across different life stages.

CMS records indicate that the provider accepts Medicare assignments. The practice operates as a direct-pay facility, meaning patients are responsible for payment at the time of service.

Areas of Focus

Preventive CareChronic Disease ManagementAcute Illness Care

Conditions Treated

HypertensionDiabetesAsthma

Specialties

Patients Served

All Ages

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does a family medicine physician provide?

Family medicine covers preventive care, acute illness, and long-term conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and asthma, for patients of every age.

Does this practice accept Medicare?

Yes, the provider accepts Medicare assignments.

What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?

A direct-pay model means that patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than having the provider bill a third-party insurance company.

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