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Who is Dr. Touma, Endocrinologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Carol Touma is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Touma is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Touma’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Touma’s office at (502) 636-0406.
Is Dr. Touma board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Carol Touma is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Touma speak?
Dr. Touma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Touma typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Touma 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. Touma. 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
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:
- Gender Dysphoria
- Gender incongruence
- Gender identity issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Touma typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Carol Touma may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
Please contact Dr. Touma's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Touma accept my insurance?
Dr. Touma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 636-0406 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Touma accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Touma in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Touma's office located?
What is Dr. Touma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Touma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659597466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Touma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Touma
What is Dr. Carol Touma's specialty?
Dr. Touma is a Endocrinologist near Louisville, KY.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Carol Touma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Touma is affiliated with Baptist Health Hardin, Baptist Health Louisville, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Uk King's Daughters 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 Carol Touma accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Carol Touma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Carol Touma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Touma's office at (502) 636-0406 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Carol Touma?
Please contact Dr. Touma's office at (502) 636-0406 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Touma have?
Dr. Carol Touma is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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