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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Joshi, Hepatologist in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Shobha Joshi, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Joshi graduated from Tulane Univ School of Medicine and completed her residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program. Dr. Joshi is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshi’s office.
Where did Dr. Joshi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore Program
Medical School: Tulane Univ School of Medicine | Grant Government Medical College | Seth G.S. Medical College
What languages does Dr. Joshi speak?
Dr. Joshi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Hepatologist like Dr. Joshi typically treat?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Liver Disease
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- Hepatic illness
- Liver condition
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K769: Liver disease, unspecified
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Autoimmune Disease
- Hepatitis
- Autoimmune Hepatitis
- AIH
- Autoimmune liver disease
- Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
What procedures does a Hepatologist like Dr. Joshi typically perform?
As a Hepatologist, Dr. Joshi performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Joshi. 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.
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Joshi accept my insurance?
Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Joshi accept in New Orleans, LA?
Dr. Joshi in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Joshi's office located?
What is Dr. Joshi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Joshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346327822.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Joshi
What is Dr. Shobha Joshi's specialty?
Dr. Joshi is a Hepatologist near New Orleans, LA.
What does a Hepatologist do?
Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case.
Is this Dr. Shobha Joshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Joshi is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital 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 Shobha Joshi accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?
Yes, Dr. Shobha Joshi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shobha Joshi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shobha Joshi?
Please contact Dr. Joshi's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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