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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 by the American Board of Surgery. 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 in 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
- Chronic 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
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney 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
- I8390: Asymptomatic varicose veins of unspecified lower extremity
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
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)
Also known as:
- Other Administrative Medical Exams
- Miscellaneous administrative exams
- Various official health checks
- Other regulatory medical assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-cardiac surgery care
- Vascular surgery aftercare
- Heart surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Carotid Artery
- Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6529: Occlusion and stenosis of unspecified carotid artery
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Abu-Hamad perform as a Vascular Surgeon?
As a Vascular Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghassan Abu-Hamad may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abu-Hamad's office.
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
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Kern Health Systems
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
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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?
No, Abu-Hamad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Natividad Medical Center, Kern Medical - Hospital, Kern Medical - Hospital, Kern Medical - Columbus Physician Offices, Kern Medical - 9330 Stockdale Services. 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 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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