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Who is Dr. Louka, Interventional Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Boshra Louka is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Louka is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Louka’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Louka’s office at (318) 631-6400.
What languages does Dr. Louka speak?
Dr. Louka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Louka treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Louka 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. Louka. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Louka perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Louka 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. Louka. 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:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Also known as:
- Artery Clot-Busting Medicine
- Arterial Thrombolysis
- Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis
- Clot Dissolving Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 37211: Transcatheter therapy, arterial infusion for thrombolysis other than coronary or intracranial, any method, including radiological supervision and interpretation, initial treatment day
Also known as:
- Removal of Heart Assist Balloon
- Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) Removal
- Intra-aortic Balloon Pump Removal
- Percutaneous IABP Removal
- Heart Balloon Device Extraction
- LVAD Explantation
- Heart Pump Removal
- Ventricular Assist Device Cannula Removal
CPT Codes:
- 33968: Removal of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
- 33992: Removal of percutaneous left heart ventricular assist device, arterial or arterial and venous cannula(s), at separate and distinct session from insertion
Also known as:
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump Insertion
- IABP Placement
- Percutaneous Balloon Pump
- Heart Assist Device Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33967: Insertion of intra-aortic balloon assist device, percutaneous
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
- Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
- Heart pressure sensor placement
- PA pressure sensor implantation
- Cardiovascular monitoring device
CPT Codes:
- 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Stent Placement
- Femoral Artery Stenting
- Popliteal Artery Stenting
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37226: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Louka accept my insurance?
Dr. Louka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 631-6400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Louka accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Louka in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Louka's office located?
Dr. Boshra Louka's Primary Practice
2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 631-6400
What is Dr. Louka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Louka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346503307.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Louka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Louka
What is Dr. Boshra Louka's specialty?
Dr. Louka is a Interventional Cardiologist near Shreveport, LA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Louka to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Boshra Louka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Louka is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis - Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton South, Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis Knighton Pierremont, North Caddo Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport - Academic Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Boshra Louka accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Boshra Louka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Boshra Louka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Louka's office at (318) 631-6400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Boshra Louka?
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