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Dr. Mohammad El Baba, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist
,Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiologist
,Internist
,Cardiologist
Shreveport, LA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Baba, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Mohammad El Baba, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El Baba is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Baba’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Baba’s office at (318) 626-0000.
What languages does Dr. El Baba speak?
Dr. El Baba and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. El Baba treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. El Baba 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. El Baba. 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:
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Fast Heartbeat
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Flutter
- Arrhythmia
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- SVT
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Check
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Check
- Pacemaker Battery Testing
- Cardiac Pacing Device Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45010: Encounter for checking and testing of cardiac pacemaker pulse generator [battery]
Also known as:
- Other Heart Device Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Device Care
- Other Implanted Heart Device Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4509: Encounter for adjustment and management of other cardiac device
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does Dr. El Baba perform?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. El Baba 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. El Baba. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
Does Dr. El Baba accept my insurance?
Dr. El Baba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 626-0000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Baba accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. El Baba in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Baba's office located?
Dr. Mohammad El Baba's Primary Practice
1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 626-0000
What is Dr. El Baba's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Baba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518319789.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Baba?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Baba
What is Dr. Mohammad El Baba's specialty?
Dr. El Baba is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Shreveport, LA. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. El Baba to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mohammad El Baba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Baba is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Mohammad El Baba accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad El Baba is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammad El Baba offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Baba's office at (318) 626-0000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammad El Baba?
Please contact Dr. El Baba's office at (318) 626-0000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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