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Dr. Rauf Baba, MD

Dr. Rauf Baba, MD

Endocrinologist, Internist

Dyersburg, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baba, Endocrinologist in Dyersburg, TN?

    Dr. Rauf Baba, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Dyersburg, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Baba graduated from Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir University, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Nassau Co Med Center. Dr. Baba is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baba’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baba’s office at (731) 285-1933.

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

    • Residency: Nassau Co Med Center

    • Medical School: Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir University, Faculty Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Baba speak?

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

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Baba typically treat?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Baba 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. Baba. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
    • Overactive Thyroid
    • Thyrotoxicosis
    • High Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Baba typically perform?

    As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Baba 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. Baba. 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. Baba accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baba accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (731) 285-1933 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Baba accept in Dyersburg, TN?

    Dr. Baba in Dyersburg, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fidelity Insurance Group

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Baba's office located?

    Dr. Rauf Baba's Primary Practice

    1716 Parr Ave Ste F

    Dyersburg, TN 38024

    (731) 285-1933

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    Dr. Rauf Baba's Practice 2

    72 Physicians Dr

    Jackson, TN 38305

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

    Dr. Baba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689677296.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baba?

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

    What is Dr. Rauf Baba's specialty?

    Dr. Baba is an Endocrinologist near Dyersburg, TN.

    What does an Endocrinologist do?

    An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.

    Is Dr. Rauf Baba affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baba is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Dr. Rauf Baba accepting new patients in Dyersburg, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Rauf Baba is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rauf Baba offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baba's office at (731) 285-1933 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rauf Baba?

    Please contact Dr. Baba's office at (731) 285-1933 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Baba's office located?

    Dr. Baba's offices are located in Dyersburg, TN and Jackson, TN.