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35 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assif, Anesthesiologist in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ahmed Assif, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Assif is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assif’s office at (714) 241-8551.
Where did Dr. Assif go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Tichreen Faculty Of Med Lattakia Syria
Is Dr. Assif board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Assif, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Assif speak?
Dr. Assif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assif typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assif 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. Assif. 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.
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assif typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assif 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. Assif. 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.
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Assif accept my insurance?
Dr. Assif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 241-8551 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assif accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Assif in Fountain Valley, 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
Banner Health
Blue Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthRight Group
Monarch HealthCare
St. Joseph Health System (CA)
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Assif's office located?
Dr. Ahmed Assif's Primary Practice
17100 Euclid St
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 241-8551
What is Dr. Assif's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679507909.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assif
What is Dr. Ahmed Assif's specialty?
Dr. Assif is a Anesthesiologist near Fountain Valley, CA.
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. Ahmed Assif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assif is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Manteca Medical Center, Yuma Regional 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 Ahmed Assif accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Assif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Assif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assif's office at (714) 241-8551 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Assif?
Please contact Dr. Assif's office at (714) 241-8551 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmed Assif have?
Dr. Ahmed Assif is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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