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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barakat, Diagnostic Neuroimaging in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Elie Barakat, MD is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging, who primarily practices in Alexandria, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Barakat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barakat’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barakat’s office at (318) 442-7500.
What languages does Dr. Barakat speak?
Dr. Barakat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Barakat treat?
As a Diagnostic Neuroimaging, Dr. Barakat 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. Barakat. 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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
What procedures does Dr. Barakat perform?
As a Diagnostic Neuroimaging, Dr. Barakat 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. Barakat. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Lung or Chest Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Kidney Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Percutaneous lung biopsy
- Mediastinum core needle biopsy
- Image-guided lung biopsy
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Renal biopsy
- Percutaneous kidney biopsy
- Needle kidney biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 32408: Core needle biopsy, lung or mediastinum, percutaneous, including imaging guidance, when performed
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 50200: Renal biopsy; percutaneous, by trocar or needle
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Advanced Catheter Placement in Arteries
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
- Selective arterial catheterization
- Complex arterial catheter placement
- Vascular catheterization
- Angiography catheter placement
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36248: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; additional second order, third order, and beyond, abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family (List in addition to code for initial second or third order vessel as appropriate)
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Does Dr. Barakat accept my insurance?
Dr. Barakat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 442-7500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barakat accept in Alexandria, LA?
Dr. Barakat in Alexandria, 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
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Barakat's office located?
What is Dr. Barakat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barakat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295213874.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barakat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barakat
What is Dr. Elie Barakat's specialty?
Dr. Barakat is a Diagnostic Neuroimaging near Alexandria, LA. A licensed physician who has completed a residency in Neurology and has additional training in the standards for performing and interpreting Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI/MRA) of the head, spine, and peripheral nerves, as well as Computed Tomography (CT) of the head and spine. These physicians are trained in the administration of contrast media and recognizing and managing adverse reactions. They are also trained in neuroimaging techniques which includes extensive knowledge of clinical neurology, neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, neurochemistry, neuropharmacology, and cerebrospinal fluid dynamics. They possess specialized expertise in both the technical aspects and clinical applications of various neuroimaging modalities. Contact Dr. Barakat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Elie Barakat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barakat is affiliated with Rapides Regional 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
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Is Elie Barakat accepting new patients in Alexandria, LA?
Yes, Dr. Elie Barakat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elie Barakat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barakat's office at (318) 442-7500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elie Barakat?
Please contact Dr. Barakat's office at (318) 442-7500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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