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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Iqbal, Hospitalist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Faheem Iqbal, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Iqbal is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iqbal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iqbal’s office at (225) 765-5864.
What languages does Dr. Iqbal speak?
Dr. Iqbal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Iqbal treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Iqbal 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. Iqbal. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Which procedures does Dr. Iqbal perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Faheem Iqbal may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Iqbal's office.
Does Dr. Iqbal accept my insurance?
Dr. Iqbal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 765-5864 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Iqbal accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Iqbal in Baton Rouge, 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 Louisiana
Centene
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Iqbal's office located?
Dr. Faheem Iqbal's Primary Practice
7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
(225) 765-5864
What is Dr. Iqbal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iqbal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902165475.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iqbal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iqbal
What is Dr. Faheem Iqbal's specialty?
Dr. Iqbal is a Hospitalist near Baton Rouge, LA. 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. Contact Dr. Iqbal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Faheem Iqbal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Iqbal is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Faheem Iqbal accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Faheem Iqbal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Faheem Iqbal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Iqbal's office at (225) 765-5864 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Faheem Iqbal?
Please contact Dr. Iqbal's office at (225) 765-5864 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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