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Dr. Saira Nisar

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nisar, Anesthesiologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Saira Nisar is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Nisar is currently affiliated with George Washington University Hospital. Dr. Nisar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nisar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nisar’s office at (410) 328-6120.

    What languages does Dr. Nisar speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nisar 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. Nisar. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Aortic Valve Insufficiency
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Leaky aortic valve
    • Aortic regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Persistent atrial fibrillation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation

    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

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

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Nisar 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. Nisar. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Nisar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nisar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-6120 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nisar accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Nisar in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nisar's office located?

    Dr. Saira Nisar's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-6120

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    George Washington University Hospital

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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    Dr. Saira Nisar's Practice 3

    3001 Hospital Dr

    Cheverly, MD 20785

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

    Dr. Nisar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184179830.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nisar?

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

    What is Dr. Saira Nisar's specialty?

    Dr. Nisar is a Anesthesiologist near Baltimore, MD.

    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 this Dr. Saira Nisar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nisar is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Calverthealth Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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

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    Is Saira Nisar accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Saira Nisar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saira Nisar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nisar's office at (410) 328-6120 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Saira Nisar?

    Please contact Dr. Nisar's office at (410) 328-6120 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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