44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Turakhia, Internist in Bossier City, LA?
Where did Dr. Turakhia go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Med Ctr La New Orleans-Lsu, Internal Medicine | La State U Med Ctr | LSU HEALTH SCIENCES
Medical School: L T M Med Coll- Univ Of Bombay- Bombay- Maharashtra- India | Grant Government Medical College | Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Is Dr. Turakhia board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bipin Turakhia, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Turakhia speak?
Dr. Turakhia and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Turakhia typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Turakhia 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. Turakhia. 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Turakhia typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bipin Turakhia may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Turakhia's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Turakhia accept my insurance?
Dr. Turakhia accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-7910 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Turakhia accept in Bossier City, LA?
Dr. Turakhia in Bossier City, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Turakhia's office located?
Dr. Bipin Turakhia's Primary Practice
2400 Hospital Dr Ste 420
Bossier City, LA 71111
(318) 212-7910
What hospitals are Dr. Turakhia affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Turakhia has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Turakhia's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Turakhia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821047028.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Turakhia?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Turakhia
What is Dr. Bipin Turakhia's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.