34 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Piracha, Endocrinologist in Ocean Springs, MS?
Where did Dr. Piracha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Finch U Hlth Sci/Chgo M Sch, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism; Sinai-Grace Hosp/Sinai Hosp, Internal Medicine; Ny Medical College, Pediatrics | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College, Bahuddin Zakaria University | Nishtar Medical College & Hospital
Is Dr. Piracha board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Muzaffar Piracha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Piracha speak?
Dr. Piracha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Urdu
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Piracha typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Piracha 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. Piracha. 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:
- Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
- Thyroid Failure After Surgery
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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. Piracha typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Piracha 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. Piracha. 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. Piracha accept my insurance?
Dr. Piracha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 867-2598 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Piracha accept in Ocean Springs, MS?
Dr. Piracha in Ocean Springs, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Piracha's office located?
Dr. Muzaffar Piracha's Primary Practice
3635 Bienville Blvd
Ocean Springs, MS 39564
(228) 867-2598
What hospitals are Dr. Piracha affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Piracha has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Piracha's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Piracha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912950320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Piracha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Piracha