Dr. Shatha Murad, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

Accepting patients

Who is Dr. Murad, Endocrinologist in Baton Rouge, LA?

Dr. Shatha Murad, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Murad is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Murad’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Murad’s office at (225) 246-9240.

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What languages does Dr. Murad speak?

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

Arabic
English

What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Murad typically treat?

As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Murad 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. Murad. 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:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

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

Also known as:

Hypothyroidism
Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
Underactive Thyroid
Low Thyroid Function
Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
Thyroid Failure After Surgery

ICD-10 Codes:

E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

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:

Age-Related Osteoporosis
Fractures
Osteoporosis
Senile Osteoporosis
Primary Osteoporosis
Bone Thinning from Aging

ICD-10 Codes:

M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Murad typically perform?

As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Murad 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. Murad. 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:

Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
Biopsy
Ultrasound
FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
Image-Guided Biopsy
Fine Needle Aspiration
First Lesion Biopsy
Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound

CPT Codes:

10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Does Dr. Murad accept my insurance?

Dr. Murad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 246-9240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Murad accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

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

Top Insurances

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Murad's office located?

Dr. Shatha Murad's Primary Practice

7373 Perkins Rd

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

(225) 246-9240

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What hospitals are Dr. Murad affiliated with?

Dr. Murad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA

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

Dr. Murad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932542727.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Murad?

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

What is Dr. Shatha Murad's specialty?

Dr. Murad is an Endocrinologist near Baton Rouge, LA.

What does an Endocrinologist do?

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.

Is Dr. Shatha Murad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Murad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady of the Lake Regional 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

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