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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thakkar, Internist in Leesville, LA?
Dr. Kapil Thakkar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Leesville, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakkar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakkar’s office at (337) 238-0167.
What languages does Dr. Thakkar speak?
Dr. Thakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Thakkar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Kidney Damage from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Kidney Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1121: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Drug-Induced Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Drug Reactions
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
- Medication-related muscle damage
- Drug-caused muscle weakness
- Toxic myopathy from drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
- G720: Drug-induced myopathy
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, 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 Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Disorder
- Myopathy
- Muscle Disease
- Muscle Weakness Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7289: Other specified myopathies
Also known as:
- Lobar Pneumonia
- Pneumonia
- Lung Lobe Infection
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Severe Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J181: Lobar pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Thakkar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kapil Thakkar may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakkar's office.
Does Dr. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 238-0167 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakkar accept in Leesville, LA?
Dr. Thakkar in Leesville, 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)
Independence Blue Cross
JMH Health Plan
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thakkar's office located?
What is Dr. Thakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326294745.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakkar
What is Dr. Kapil Thakkar's specialty?
Dr. Thakkar is a Internist near Leesville, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Thakkar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kapil Thakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thakkar is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General 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 Kapil Thakkar accepting new patients in Leesville, LA?
Yes, Dr. Kapil Thakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kapil Thakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (337) 238-0167 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kapil Thakkar?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (337) 238-0167 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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