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Dr. Muhammad Asghar, MD

Hospitalist, Internist

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Asghar, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Muhammad Asghar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Asghar is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Asghar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Asghar’s office at (417) 820-2600.

    What languages does Dr. Asghar speak?

    Dr. Asghar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Asghar typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Asghar 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. Asghar. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection (Bacterial)
    • Pneumonitis
    • Community-acquired Pneumonia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia

    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:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Asghar typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Asghar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Asghar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Asghar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Asghar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (417) 820-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Asghar accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Asghar in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Nebraska

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Asghar's office located?

    Dr. Muhammad Asghar's Primary Practice

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop

    Shreveport, LA 71105

    (417) 820-2600

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    Dr. Muhammad Asghar's Practice 2

    800 E Dawson St

    Tyler, TX 75701

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    What is Dr. Asghar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Asghar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063862795.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asghar?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asghar

    What is Dr. Muhammad Asghar's specialty?

    Dr. Asghar is a Hospitalist near Shreveport, LA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.

    Is Dr. Muhammad Asghar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Asghar is affiliated with Mountainview Regional Medical Center, Research Medical Center, Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Christus Southeast Texas - St. Elizabeth 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 Dr. Muhammad Asghar accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Muhammad Asghar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Muhammad Asghar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Asghar's office at (417) 820-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Asghar?

    Please contact Dr. Asghar's office at (417) 820-2600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Asghar's office located?

    Dr. Asghar's offices are located in Shreveport, LA and Tyler, TX.