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Dr. Joseph Bocchini, MD
Shreveport, LA
49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bocchini, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Joseph Bocchini, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Bocchini completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Bocchini is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bocchini’s office.
Where did Dr. Bocchini go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hospital
Is Dr. Bocchini board certified as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Bocchini, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Bocchini speak?
Dr. Bocchini and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Bocchini typically treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Bocchini 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. Bocchini. 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:
- 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:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kawasaki disease
- Kawasaki Disease
- Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome
- Kawasaki syndrome
- Infantile polyarteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M303: Mucocutaneous lymph node syndrome [Kawasaki]
Also known as:
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Infectious Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
What procedures does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist like Dr. Bocchini typically perform?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Joseph Bocchini 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
Please contact Dr. Bocchini's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bocchini accept my insurance?
Dr. Bocchini accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bocchini accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Bocchini in Shreveport, 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bocchini's office located?
What is Dr. Bocchini's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bocchini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760402630.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bocchini?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bocchini
What is Dr. Joseph Bocchini's specialty?
Dr. Bocchini is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Shreveport, LA.
What does a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist do?
A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments.
Is this Dr. Joseph Bocchini affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bocchini is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis Knighton South, Willis - Knighton 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
When to see a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Joseph Bocchini accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joseph Bocchini is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joseph Bocchini offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bocchini's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joseph Bocchini?
Please contact Dr. Bocchini's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joseph Bocchini have?
Dr. Joseph Bocchini is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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2032 Elizabeth Ave
Shreveport, LA 71104