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Dr. Akhilesh Thakur

Shreveport, LA

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    Who is Dr. Thakur, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Akhilesh Thakur is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thakur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakur’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakur’s office at (318) 675-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Thakur speak?

    Dr. Thakur and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thakur treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Thakur 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. Thakur. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction
    • Tobacco Dependence
    • Nicotine Dependence

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
    • F17219: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, with unspecified nicotine-induced disorders

    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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic Disorder
    • Schizoaffective disorder
    • Bipolar schizoaffective illness
    • Psychotic mood disorder
    • Schizophrenia with bipolar features

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    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:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Bipolar Disorder with Severe Manic Episode and Psychosis
    • Bipolar Disorder
    • Psychotic bipolar mania
    • Severe bipolar with delusions
    • Bipolar with manic psychosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F312: Bipolar disorder, current episode manic severe with psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Thakur perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Akhilesh Thakur may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakur's office.

    Does Dr. Thakur accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thakur accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 675-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thakur accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Thakur in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thakur's office located?

    Dr. Akhilesh Thakur's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 675-5000

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    Dr. Akhilesh Thakur's Practice 2

    9320 Linwood Ave

    Shreveport, LA 71106

    (318) 644-8830

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    Dr. Akhilesh Thakur's Practice 3

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 130

    Bossier City, LA 71111

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    What is Dr. Thakur's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Thakur's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881118909.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakur?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakur

    What is Dr. Akhilesh Thakur's specialty?

    Dr. Thakur is a Hospitalist near Shreveport, 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. Thakur to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Akhilesh Thakur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Thakur is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis - Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton Pierremont. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Akhilesh Thakur accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Akhilesh Thakur is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Akhilesh Thakur offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thakur's office at (318) 675-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Akhilesh Thakur?

    Please contact Dr. Thakur's office at (318) 675-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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