38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Bushan, Rheumatologist in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Naga Bushan, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Lubbock, TX. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bushan graduated from Osmania Medical College and completed his residency at Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Rheumatology Huron Hosp -Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bushan is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bushan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bushan’s office at (806) 771-2400.
Where did Dr. Bushan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Rheumatology Huron Hosp -Cleveland Clinic, Internal Medicine | Jacobi Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine Program
Medical School: Osmania Medical College | Gandhi Med College
Is Dr. Bushan board certified in Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Naga Bushan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bushan speak?
Dr. Bushan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Bushan treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Bushan 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. Bushan. 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 Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Long-Term NSAID Use
- Pain Relievers
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
- Chronic NSAID therapy
- Ongoing anti-inflammatory medication
- NSAID pain relief
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
- Z791: Long term (current) use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID)
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
Also known as:
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Systemic Connective Tissue Disease
- Rheumatic Connective Tissue Disease
- Autoimmune Connective Tissue Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M359: Systemic involvement of connective tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Arthritis in Multiple Joints
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Widespread Arthritis
- Multiple Joint Inflammation
- Generalized Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M130: Polyarthritis, unspecified
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- AS', 'Bechterew's Disease
- Inflammatory Spinal Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M459: Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjogren Syndrome
- Sjögren's Disease
- Autoimmune Dry Eye Syndrome
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3500: Sjogren syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Density and Structure Disorder
- Bone Density
- Bone Disease
- Abnormal Bone Density
- Bone Structure Problem
- Bone Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8580: Other specified disorders of bone density and structure, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Kidney and Ureter Disorder
- Kidney Disease
- Ureteral Disorder
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney and Ureter Problem
- Renal and Ureteral Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- N289: Disorder of kidney and ureter, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bushan perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Naga Bushan may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bushan's office.
Does Dr. Bushan accept my insurance?
Dr. Bushan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 771-2400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bushan accept in Lubbock, TX?
Dr. Bushan in Lubbock, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
FirstCare
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Insurance Managment Services
Medicare
United Mine Workers of America
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Where is Dr. Bushan's office located?
What is Dr. Bushan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bushan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740262757.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bushan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bushan
What is Dr. Naga Bushan's specialty?
Dr. Bushan is a Rheumatologist near Lubbock, TX. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Bushan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Naga Bushan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Bushan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cogdell Memorial Hospital, Yoakum County Hospital. 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 Naga Bushan accepting new patients in Lubbock, TX?
Yes, Dr. Naga Bushan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Naga Bushan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bushan's office at (806) 771-2400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Naga Bushan?
Please contact Dr. Bushan's office at (806) 771-2400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Naga Bushan have?
Dr. Naga Bushan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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