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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hashem, Internist in Passaic, NJ?
Dr. Bassam Hashem, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Passaic, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hashem completed his residency at Va Med Ctr-Georgetown U. Dr. Hashem is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hashem’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hashem’s office at (973) 754-4800.
Where did Dr. Hashem go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Med Ctr-Georgetown U
Medical School: University of Poitiers / U.F.R. of Medicine And Pharmacy
Is Dr. Hashem board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Hashem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hashem speak?
Dr. Hashem and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Hashem treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Hashem 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. Hashem. 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:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Hashem perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bassam Hashem may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hashem's office.
Does Dr. Hashem accept my insurance?
Dr. Hashem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-4800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hashem accept in Passaic, NJ?
Dr. Hashem in Passaic, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
New York Life
State of New Jersey
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Hashem's office located?
What is Dr. Hashem's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hashem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003900242.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hashem?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hashem
What is Dr. Bassam Hashem's specialty?
Dr. Hashem is a Internist near Passaic, NJ.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Hashem to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bassam Hashem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hashem is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Bassam Hashem accepting new patients in Passaic, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Hashem is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Hashem offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hashem's office at (973) 754-4800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Hashem?
Please contact Dr. Hashem's office at (973) 754-4800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bassam Hashem have?
Dr. Bassam Hashem is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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