Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bukara, Physiatrist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Mirjana Bukara, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bukara completed her residency at Charity Hospital, New Orleans. Dr. Bukara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bukara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bukara’s office at (504) 842-3995.
Where did Dr. Bukara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Charity Hospital, New Orleans
Is Dr. Bukara board certified as a Physiatrist?
Yes, Dr. Mirjana Bukara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
What languages does Dr. Bukara speak?
Dr. Bukara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bukara typically treat?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bukara 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. Bukara. 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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Cognitive Problems
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Stroke
- Paralysis
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Thinking Problems
- Mental Impairment
- Post-stroke Cognitive Issues
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I69319: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions following cerebral infarction
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Reduced Mobility
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
- Limited movement
- Difficulty walking
- Impaired mobility
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
- Z7409: Other reduced mobility
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Critical Illness Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- ICU-acquired weakness
- Critical care myopathy
- Muscle weakness after severe illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7281: Critical illness myopathy
Also known as:
- Spinal Cord Disease
- Spinal Cord Condition
- Myelopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G959: Disease of spinal cord, unspecified
What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Bukara typically perform?
As a Physiatrist, Dr. Bukara 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. Bukara. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Does Dr. Bukara accept my insurance?
Dr. Bukara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 842-3995 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bukara accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Bukara in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bukara's office located?
Dr. Mirjana Bukara's Primary Practice
71380 Highway 21
Covington, LA 70433
(504) 842-3995
What is Dr. Bukara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bukara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881623775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bukara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bukara
What is Dr. Mirjana Bukara's specialty?
Dr. Bukara is a Physiatrist near Covington, 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 this Dr. Mirjana Bukara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bukara is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital, 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
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Is Mirjana Bukara accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Mirjana Bukara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mirjana Bukara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bukara's office at (504) 842-3995 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mirjana Bukara?
Please contact Dr. Bukara's office at (504) 842-3995 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mirjana Bukara have?
Dr. Mirjana Bukara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
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