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Dr. Ahmed Assas, MD

Anesthesiologist

West Nyack, NY

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Assas, Anesthesiologist in West Nyack, NY?

    Dr. Ahmed Assas, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Nyack, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Assas completed his residency at Mt Sinai School Of Medicine. Dr. Assas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assas’s office at (845) 357-5775.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai School Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Assas board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Assas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Assas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assas typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assas 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. Assas. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain
    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assas typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assas 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. Assas. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Assas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Assas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 357-5775 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Assas accept in West Nyack, NY?

    Dr. Assas in West Nyack, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Medicare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Oscar Health

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

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    Where is Dr. Assas' office located?

    Dr. Ahmed Assas' Primary Practice

    2 Medical Park Dr

    West Nyack, NY 10994

    (845) 357-5775

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    Dr. Ahmed Assas' Practice 2

    255 Lafayette Ave

    Suffern, NY 10901

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    Dr. Ahmed Assas' Practice 3

    68 Harris Bushville Rd

    Monticello, NY 12701

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

    Dr. Assas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205096807.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assas?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmed Assas's specialty?

    Dr. Assas is an Anesthesiologist near West Nyack, NY.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Ahmed Assas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Assas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Dr. Ahmed Assas accepting new patients in West Nyack, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmed Assas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmed Assas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Assas' office at (845) 357-5775 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed Assas?

    Please contact Dr. Assas' office at (845) 357-5775 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Assas' office located?

    Dr. Assas' offices are located in West Nyack, NY, Suffern, NY, and Monticello, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmed Assas have?

    Dr. Ahmed Assas is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.