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Who is Dr. Khurshid, Infectious Disease Specialist in West Monroe, LA?
Dr. Khawar Khurshid, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in West Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Khurshid graduated from Lugansk State Med University and completed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center Program. Dr. Khurshid is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Russian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khurshid’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khurshid’s office at (318) 966-6670.
Where did Dr. Khurshid go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Lugansk State Med University
What languages does Dr. Khurshid speak?
Dr. Khurshid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Panjabi
Punjabi
Russian
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Khurshid treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Khurshid 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. Khurshid. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Khurshid perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Khawar Khurshid may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Khurshid's office.
Does Dr. Khurshid accept my insurance?
Dr. Khurshid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 966-6670 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khurshid accept in West Monroe, LA?
Dr. Khurshid in West Monroe, 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
Allegiance Benefit Plan Management
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Molex
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
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Where is Dr. Khurshid's office located?
Dr. Khawar Khurshid's Primary Practice
405 Stella St Ste 1
West Monroe, LA 71291
(318) 966-6670
What is Dr. Khurshid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khurshid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679721310.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khurshid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khurshid
What is Dr. Khawar Khurshid's specialty?
Dr. Khurshid is a Infectious Disease Specialist near West Monroe, LA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Khurshid to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Khawar Khurshid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khurshid is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Khawar Khurshid accepting new patients in West Monroe, LA?
Yes, Dr. Khawar Khurshid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Khawar Khurshid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khurshid's office at (318) 966-6670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Khawar Khurshid?
Please contact Dr. Khurshid's office at (318) 966-6670 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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