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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. Dr. Abou-Faycal is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abou-Faycal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abou-Faycal typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abou-Faycal typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Abou-Faycal's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Halim Abou-Faycal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abou-Faycal is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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