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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thakur, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Akhilesh Thakur is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thakur is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakur’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Thakur typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Thakur typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Akhilesh Thakur may include:
Please contact Dr. Thakur's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Hospitalist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Akhilesh Thakur affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakur is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 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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