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Dr. Saima Abbas, MD

Rockledge, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abbas, Infectious Disease Specialist in Rockledge, FL?

    Dr. Saima Abbas, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockledge, FL. She is board certified. Dr. Abbas is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi; Punjabi, Russian, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbas’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbas’s office at (321) 349-3896.

    Is Dr. Abbas board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Saima Abbas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Abbas speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Panjabi; Punjabi
    • Russian
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abbas typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
    • Bacterial Skin Infection
    • Leg Skin Infection
    • Spreading Skin Infection
    • Left Leg Skin Infection
    • Bacterial Left Leg Infection
    • Spreading Left Leg Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
    • L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Foot
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Foot Wound
    • Foot Sore from Diabetes
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer

    Also known as:

    • Bone Infection
    • Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Osteomyelitis
    • Infected Bone
    • Bone Inflammation
    • Bone Infection Disease
    • Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
    • Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
    • Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
    • M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Abbas typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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:

    • PICC Line Insertion (Adult/Older Child)
    • Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
    • PICC Line Placement
    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36573: Insertion of peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC), without subcutaneous port or pump, including all imaging guidance, image documentation, and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation required to perform the insertion; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Abbas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (321) 349-3896 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abbas accept in Rockledge, FL?

    Dr. Abbas in Rockledge, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • CareCentrix

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abbas' office located?

    Dr. Saima Abbas' Primary Practice

    1019 Harvin Way Ste 120

    Rockledge, FL 32955

    (321) 349-3896

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

    Dr. Abbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023272010.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbas?

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

    What is Dr. Saima Abbas's specialty?

    Dr. Abbas is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Rockledge, FL.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Saima Abbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abbas is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cape Canaveral Hospital 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Saima Abbas accepting new patients in Rockledge, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Saima Abbas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saima Abbas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abbas' office at (321) 349-3896 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Saima Abbas?

    Please contact Dr. Abbas' office at (321) 349-3896 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abbas' office located?

    Dr. Abbas' office is located in Rockledge, FL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Saima Abbas have?

    Dr. Saima Abbas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.