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Dr. Albert Aura, MD

Physiatrist, Internist

Bossier City, LA

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aura, Physiatrist in Bossier City, LA?

    Dr. Albert Aura, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bossier City, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Aura is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aura’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aura’s office at (318) 212-7990.

    Where did Dr. Aura go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La

    Is Dr. Aura board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Albert Aura, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Aura speak?

    Dr. Aura and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Aura typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Aura 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. Aura. 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sarcopenia
    • Age-related muscle loss
    • Muscle weakness in older adults
    • Progressive muscle loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6284: Sarcopenia

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Aura typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Albert Aura may include:

    Please contact Dr. Aura's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Aura accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aura accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 212-7990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aura accept in Bossier City, LA?

    Dr. Aura in Bossier City, 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Aura's office located?

    Dr. Albert Aura's Primary Practice

    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 130

    Bossier City, LA 71111

    (318) 212-7990

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    Dr. Albert Aura's Practice 2

    1453 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop

    Shreveport, LA 71105

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    Dr. Albert Aura's Practice 3

    1801 Fairfield Ave Ste 408

    Shreveport, LA 71101

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    What is Dr. Aura's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Aura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821033119.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aura?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aura

    What is Dr. Albert Aura's specialty?

    Dr. Aura is a Physiatrist near Bossier City, LA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Albert Aura affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aura is affiliated with Christus Highland Medical Center, Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Christus St. Michael Health System 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 a Physiatrist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Physiatrist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Albert Aura accepting new patients in Bossier City, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Albert Aura is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Albert Aura offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aura's office at (318) 212-7990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Albert Aura?

    Please contact Dr. Aura's office at (318) 212-7990 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Aura's office located?

    Dr. Aura's offices are located in Bossier City, LA and Shreveport, LA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Aura have?

    Dr. Albert Aura is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.