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Who is Dr. Abu-Hamad, Vascular Surgeon in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bakersfield, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abu-Hamad is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu-Hamad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu-Hamad’s office at (717) 851-6454.
Is Dr. Abu-Hamad board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Abu-Hamad speak?
Dr. Abu-Hamad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Abu-Hamad treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abu-Hamad 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. Abu-Hamad. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Asymptomatic Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
- Varicose Veins without Symptoms
- Silent Varicose Veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83813: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with pain
- I8393: Asymptomatic varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Vascular Disease
- CVI
- Venous Reflux Disease
- Leg Vein Incompetence
- Peripheral Venous Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I872: Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)
What procedures does Dr. Abu-Hamad perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abu-Hamad 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. Abu-Hamad. 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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Also known as:
- Dialysis Circuit Angioplasty with Balloon
- Dialysis Fistula Angioplasty
- Dialysis Graft Angioplasty
- Peripheral Dialysis Segment Angioplasty
CPT Codes:
- 36902: Introduction of needle(s) and/or catheter(s), dialysis circuit, with diagnostic angiography of the dialysis circuit, including all direct puncture(s) and catheter placement(s), injection(s) of contrast, all necessary imaging from the arterial anastomosis and adjacent artery through entire venous outflow including the inferior or superior vena cava, fluoroscopic guidance, radiological supervision and interpretation and image documentation and report; with transluminal balloon angioplasty, peripheral dialysis segment, including all imaging and radiological supervision and interpretation necessary to perform the angioplasty
Also known as:
- Revision of Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
- AV fistula repair
- Dialysis graft revision
- Open AV fistula revision
CPT Codes:
- 36832: Revision, open, arteriovenous fistula; without thrombectomy, autogenous or nonautogenous dialysis graft (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Basilic Vein Transposition for Dialysis Access
- AV Fistula Creation
- Basilic Vein Fistula
- Dialysis Access Fistula
- Upper Arm AV Fistula
CPT Codes:
- 36819: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; by upper arm basilic vein transposition
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Vein Injection Therapy
- Varicose Vein Sclerosing
- Chemical Ablation of Veins
CPT Codes:
- 36471: Injection of sclerosant; multiple incompetent veins (other than telangiectasia), same leg
Also known as:
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Unna Boot Application
- Compression Boot Application
- Unna Paste Bandage
- Leg Ulcer Dressing
CPT Codes:
- 29580: Strapping; Unna boot
Does Dr. Abu-Hamad accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu-Hamad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 851-6454 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu-Hamad accept in Bakersfield, CA?
Dr. Abu-Hamad in Bakersfield, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CalOptima
Central California Alliance for Health
Central Health
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Abu-Hamad's office located?
What is Dr. Abu-Hamad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu-Hamad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972575298.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu-Hamad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu-Hamad
What is Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad's specialty?
Dr. Abu-Hamad is a Vascular Surgeon near Bakersfield, CA. A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels. Contact Dr. Abu-Hamad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu-Hamad is affiliated with Bakersfield Memorial 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 Ghassan Abu-Hamad accepting new patients in Bakersfield, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu-Hamad's office at (717) 851-6454 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Abu-Hamad?
Please contact Dr. Abu-Hamad's office at (717) 851-6454 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad have?
Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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