BP
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokhrel, Endocrinologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Binod Pokhrel, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pokhrel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokhrel’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokhrel’s office at (318) 239-4860.
What languages does Dr. Pokhrel speak?
Dr. Pokhrel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pokhrel treat?
As a Endocrinologist, Dr. Pokhrel 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. Pokhrel. 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:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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
Also known as:
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E210: Primary hyperparathyroidism
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Calcium
- Calcium
- Hypercalcemia
- Excess Calcium
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8352: Hypercalcemia
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Having an Insulin Pump
- Diabetes Medicines
- Diabetes pump
- Continuous insulin delivery
- Automated insulin delivery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9641: Presence of insulin pump (external) (internal)
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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Testicular Hypofunction
- Testicular Disorder
- Underactive Testicles
- Low Testicular Function
- Hypogonadism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E291: Testicular hypofunction
Which procedures does Dr. Pokhrel perform as a Endocrinologist?
As a Endocrinologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Binod Pokhrel may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office.
Does Dr. Pokhrel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokhrel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 239-4860 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokhrel accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Pokhrel 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Fox-Everett
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Pokhrel's office located?
Dr. Binod Pokhrel's Primary Practice
850 Olive St Ste A
Shreveport, LA 71104
(318) 239-4860
What is Dr. Pokhrel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokhrel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033544465.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokhrel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokhrel
What is Dr. Binod Pokhrel's specialty?
Dr. Pokhrel 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. Pokhrel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Binod Pokhrel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokhrel 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
Where can I learn more about Endocrinologist?
Explore Endocrinologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Binod Pokhrel accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Binod Pokhrel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Binod Pokhrel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (318) 239-4860 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Binod Pokhrel?
Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (318) 239-4860 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Endocrinologist Near Shreveport, LA
SP
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Accepting patientsDr. Sasi Penukonda, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified.
Shreveport, LA
JB
Pediatric Endocrinologist
Accepting patientsDr. Jayalakshmi Bhat is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified.
Shreveport, LA
RY
Endocrinologist
Accepting patientsDr. Rajini Kanth Yatavelli, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA. He is board certified.
Shreveport, LA