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Dr. David Scarborough, MD

Shreveport, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Scarborough, Endocrinologist in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. David Scarborough, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Scarborough graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New England Med Ctr Hosps, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Scarborough is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Scarborough’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Scarborough’s office at (318) 626-0050.

    Where did Dr. Scarborough go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: New England Med Ctr Hosps, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Tufts University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Scarborough board certified in Endocrinologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Scarborough, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Scarborough speak?

    Dr. Scarborough and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Scarborough treat?

    As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Scarborough 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. Scarborough. 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:

    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Hyperparathyroidism
    • Primary Hyperparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
    • Overactive Parathyroid Gland
    • High Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Overproduction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
    • E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Thyroid Cancer
    • Thyroid Carcinoma
    • Malignant Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Gland Cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland

    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 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:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Other Pituitary Gland Disorder
    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Pituitary Gland Problems
    • Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Dysfunction
    • Endocrine Gland Disorders
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E236: Other disorders of pituitary gland
    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenal Problems
    • Adrenal Disease
    • Adrenal Dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E278: Other specified disorders of adrenal gland

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Does Dr. Scarborough accept my insurance?

    Dr. Scarborough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Scarborough accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Scarborough in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Scarborough's office located?

    Dr. David Scarborough's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

    (318) 626-0050

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    What is Dr. Scarborough's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Scarborough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376564047.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Scarborough?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Scarborough

    What is Dr. David Scarborough's specialty?

    Dr. Scarborough is a Endocrinologist near Shreveport, LA. An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues. Contact Dr. Scarborough to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Scarborough affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Scarborough is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary 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 David Scarborough accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. David Scarborough is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Scarborough offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Scarborough's office at (318) 626-0050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Scarborough?

    Please contact Dr. Scarborough's office at (318) 626-0050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Scarborough have?

    Dr. David Scarborough is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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