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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhattarai, Hospitalist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Niroj Bhattarai is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Bhattarai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bhattarai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bhattarai’s office at (662) 459-7149.
What languages does Dr. Bhattarai speak?
Dr. Bhattarai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Bhattarai typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bhattarai 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. Bhattarai. 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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Bhattarai typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Niroj Bhattarai may include:
Please contact Dr. Bhattarai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhattarai accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhattarai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (662) 459-7149 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhattarai accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Bhattarai 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Bhattarai's office located?
Dr. Niroj Bhattarai's Primary Practice
8001 Youree Dr
Shreveport, LA 71115
(662) 459-7149
What is Dr. Bhattarai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhattarai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356865463.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhattarai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhattarai
What is Dr. Niroj Bhattarai's specialty?
Dr. Bhattarai 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 this Dr. Niroj Bhattarai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bhattarai is affiliated with Christus Highland 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Niroj Bhattarai accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Niroj Bhattarai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Niroj Bhattarai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bhattarai's office at (662) 459-7149 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Niroj Bhattarai?
Please contact Dr. Bhattarai's office at (662) 459-7149 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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