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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tuqan, Gastroenterologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Wa'el Tuqan, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Tuqan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tuqan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tuqan’s office at (501) 552-4677.
What languages does Dr. Tuqan speak?
Dr. Tuqan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Tuqan treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Tuqan 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. Tuqan. 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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Angiodysplasia of the Colon with Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Colonic Disease
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- Colon Vascular Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Angiodysplasia
- Bloody Stool from Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
- K921: Melena
- K5521: Angiodysplasia of colon with hemorrhage
Also known as:
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Polyps
- Colorectal polyps
- Bowel polyps
- Intestinal polyps
ICD-10 Codes:
- K635: Polyp of colon
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Bleeding Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Diverticular Bleeding
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis with Bleeding
- GI Bleeding from Diverticula
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5731: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess with bleeding
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Tuqan perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wa'el Tuqan may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tuqan's office.
Does Dr. Tuqan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tuqan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 552-4677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tuqan accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Tuqan in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Municipal League
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medica Advantage
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Tuqan's office located?
Dr. Wa'el Tuqan's Primary Practice
2 Saint Vincent Cir
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 552-4677
What is Dr. Tuqan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tuqan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346620606.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tuqan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tuqan
What is Dr. Wa'el Tuqan's specialty?
Dr. Tuqan is a Gastroenterologist near Little Rock, AR. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Tuqan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wa'el Tuqan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tuqan is affiliated with Chi St. Vincent Infirmary 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 Gastroenterologist?
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Is Wa'el Tuqan accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Wa'el Tuqan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wa'el Tuqan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tuqan's office at (501) 552-4677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wa'el Tuqan?
Please contact Dr. Tuqan's office at (501) 552-4677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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