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Who is Dr. Pour Ghaz, Cardiologist in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Carbondale, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Pour Ghaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pour Ghaz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pour Ghaz’s office at (618) 351-1287.
What languages does Dr. Pour Ghaz speak?
Dr. Pour Ghaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pour Ghaz treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Pour Ghaz 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. Pour Ghaz. 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:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- Premature Atrial Contractions
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- PACs
- Atrial Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Atrial)
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I491: Atrial premature depolarization
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Other Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
- Unspecified Heart Condition
- Atypical Heart Problem
- Rare Heart Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
- I5189: Other ill-defined heart diseases
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Pour Ghaz perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pour Ghaz's office.
Does Dr. Pour Ghaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Pour Ghaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 351-1287 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pour Ghaz accept in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Pour Ghaz in Carbondale, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Ascension Health
CHG Healthcare Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Molina
Other TPA
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pour Ghaz's office located?
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz?
Dr. Pour Ghaz has appointments available at his Carbondale, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Pour Ghaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pour Ghaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265962450.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pour Ghaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pour Ghaz
What is Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz's specialty?
Dr. Pour Ghaz is a Cardiologist near Carbondale, IL. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Pour Ghaz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pour Ghaz is affiliated with Herrin Hospital 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 Issa Pour Ghaz accepting new patients in Carbondale, IL?
Yes, Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Issa Pour Ghaz offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pour Ghaz, or call (618) 351-1287 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Issa Pour Ghaz?
Please contact Dr. Pour Ghaz's office at (618) 351-1287 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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