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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pitafi, Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Ali Pitafi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pitafi is fluent in English, German, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pitafi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pitafi’s office at (952) 993-5000.
What languages does Dr. Pitafi speak?
Dr. Pitafi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Pitafi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pitafi 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. Pitafi. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Weakness
- Frailty in old age
- Physical decline with age
- Weakness due to aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R54: Age-related physical debility
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pitafi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ali Pitafi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pitafi's office.
Does Dr. Pitafi accept my insurance?
Dr. Pitafi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 993-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pitafi accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Pitafi in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Other Provider Networks
SelectCare
SGS North America Inc
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pitafi's office located?
Dr. Ali Pitafi's Primary Practice
5000 Hennessy Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(952) 993-5000
Dr. Ali Pitafi's Practice 2
6500 Excelsior Blvd
Saint Louis Park, MN 55426
(952) 993-3123
What is Dr. Pitafi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pitafi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023115615.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pitafi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pitafi
What is Dr. Ali Pitafi's specialty?
Dr. Pitafi is a Hospitalist near Baton Rouge, LA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Pitafi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ali Pitafi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pitafi is affiliated with Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center - Duluth 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
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Is Ali Pitafi accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ali Pitafi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ali Pitafi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pitafi's office at (952) 993-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ali Pitafi?
Please contact Dr. Pitafi's office at (952) 993-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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