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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bista, Internist in Longview, TX?
Dr. Sangita Bista is an Internist, who primarily practices in Longview, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bista is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bista’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bista’s office at (903) 248-3450.
What languages does Dr. Bista speak?
Dr. Bista and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bista treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bista diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bista. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Blood Thinners
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Activated Protein C Resistance
- Bleeding Disorder
- Factor V Leiden thrombophilia
- APC Resistance
- Factor V Leiden Mutation
ICD-10 Codes:
- D6851: Activated protein C resistance
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Intracardiac thrombosis
- Cardiac thrombus
ICD-10 Codes:
- I513: Intracardiac thrombosis, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Bista perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sangita Bista may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bista's office.
Does Dr. Bista accept my insurance?
Dr. Bista accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 248-3450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bista accept in Longview, TX?
Dr. Bista in Longview, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Care Network
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Farm Bureau Health Plans
Federal Employee Program
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bista's office located?
What is Dr. Bista's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bista's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063875904.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bista?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bista
What is Dr. Sangita Bista's specialty?
Dr. Bista is a Internist near Longview, TX.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Bista to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sangita Bista affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bista is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sangita Bista accepting new patients in Longview, TX?
Yes, Dr. Sangita Bista is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sangita Bista offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bista's office at (903) 248-3450 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sangita Bista?
Please contact Dr. Bista's office at (903) 248-3450 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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