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Who is Dr. Abou-Faycal, Infectious Disease Specialist in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abou-Faycal is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abou-Faycal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abou-Faycal’s office at (318) 212-6888.
What languages does Dr. Abou-Faycal speak?
Dr. Abou-Faycal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Abou-Faycal treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abou-Faycal 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. Abou-Faycal. 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 Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Spinal Bone Infection of the Sacrum and Tailbone
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
- sacral osteomyelitis
- tailbone bone infection
- vertebral osteomyelitis sacral
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
- M4628: Osteomyelitis of vertebra, sacral and sacrococcygeal region
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of a Limb
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Limb Skin Infection
- Bacterial Limb Infection
- Spreading Limb Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03119: Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- C. diff Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Clostridioides difficile infection
- Clostridium difficile colitis
- C. difficile-associated diarrhea
ICD-10 Codes:
- A0472: Enterocolitis due to Clostridium difficile, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Infected bone
- Bone inflammation
- Acute bone infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86179: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Skin Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Skin Conditions
- Skin Issues from Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Skin Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11628: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications
Which procedures does Dr. Abou-Faycal perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abou-Faycal's office.
Does Dr. Abou-Faycal accept my insurance?
Dr. Abou-Faycal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-6888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abou-Faycal accept in Shreveport, LA?
Dr. Abou-Faycal 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
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abou-Faycal's office located?
Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal's Primary Practice
2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 150
Shreveport, LA 71103
(318) 212-6888
What is Dr. Abou-Faycal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abou-Faycal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942241708.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abou-Faycal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abou-Faycal
What is Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal's specialty?
Dr. Abou-Faycal is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Shreveport, LA.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Abou-Faycal to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Abou-Faycal is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Willis - Knighton Medical Center, Willis Knighton Bossier, Willis Knighton South, Willis Knighton Pierremont. 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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Is Halim Abou-Faycal accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?
Yes, Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abou-Faycal's office at (318) 212-6888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Halim Abou-Faycal?
Please contact Dr. Abou-Faycal's office at (318) 212-6888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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