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34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wahid, Internist in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Darakhshan Wahid, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Wahid graduated from The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Wahid is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahid’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahid’s office at (225) 367-4558.
Where did Dr. Wahid go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Maiduguri, Coll Med Sci, Maiduguri, Borno, Nigeria | The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
What languages does Dr. Wahid speak?
Dr. Wahid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Wahid treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Wahid 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. Wahid. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3a
- Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 3b
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
- N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
- N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Involuntary Weight Loss
- Significant Weight Loss
- Unintentional Weight Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- R634: Abnormal weight loss
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Neck Pain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Cervical Pain
- Sore Neck
- Neck Ache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M542: Cervicalgia
Also known as:
- Long-Term Insulin Use
- Diabetes Medicines
- Chronic insulin therapy
- Ongoing insulin treatment
- Insulin for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Wahid perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Darakhshan Wahid may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wahid's office.
Does Dr. Wahid accept my insurance?
Dr. Wahid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 367-4558 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wahid accept in Baton Rouge, LA?
Dr. Wahid in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmWINS Group
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wahid's office located?
Dr. Darakhshan Wahid's Primary Practice
5353 Florida Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 367-4558
What is Dr. Wahid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wahid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801872627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wahid
What is Dr. Darakhshan Wahid's specialty?
Dr. Wahid is a Internist near Baton Rouge, LA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Wahid to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Darakhshan Wahid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wahid is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet 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 Darakhshan Wahid accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Darakhshan Wahid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Darakhshan Wahid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wahid's office at (225) 367-4558 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Darakhshan Wahid?
Please contact Dr. Wahid's office at (225) 367-4558 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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