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Dr. Ishak Bishara, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

South El Monte, CA

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bishara, Family Medicine Specialist in South El Monte, CA?

    Dr. Ishak Bishara, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in South El Monte, CA. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Bishara graduated from Medizinische Fakutaet Heidelberg and completed his residency at Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Bishara is fluent in English, Arabic, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bishara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bishara’s office at (626) 442-5015.

    Where did Dr. Bishara go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Wake Forest U Baptist Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Wake Forest University Baptist Med Center | Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University Heidelberg- Fak Cli Med- Mannheim- Germany | Ruprecht-Karls-Universitaet Heidelberg, Medizinische Gesamtfakultat | Medizinische Fakutaet Heidelberg

    Is Dr. Bishara board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Ishak Bishara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bishara speak?

    Dr. Bishara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bishara typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bishara 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. Bishara. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bishara typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bishara 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. Bishara. 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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion

    Also known as:

    • Pilonidal Cyst Incision and Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Simple Pilonidal Cyst Drainage
    • Pilonidal Abscess Treatment
    • Lancing a Pilonidal Cyst

    CPT Codes:

    • 10080: Incision and drainage of pilonidal cyst; simple

    Also known as:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Surgical Stitch Removal
    • Anesthetized Staple Removal
    • Wound Closure Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)

    Also known as:

    • Impacted Ear Wax Removal (One Ear)
    • Cerumen Impaction Removal
    • Ear Wax Extraction with Tools
    • Professional Ear Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 69210: Removal impacted cerumen requiring instrumentation, unilateral

    Does Dr. Bishara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bishara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 442-5015 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bishara accept in South El Monte, CA?

    Dr. Bishara in South El Monte, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Bishara's office located?

    Dr. Ishak Bishara's Primary Practice

    2006 Durfee Ave

    South El Monte, CA 91733

    (626) 442-5015

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    What hospitals are Dr. Bishara affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Bishara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital,West Covina, CA
    Emanate Health Inter - Community Hospital,Covina, CA
    Emanate Health Foothill Presbyterian Hospital,Glendora, CA

    What is Dr. Bishara's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bishara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467536987.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bishara?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bishara

    What is Dr. Ishak Bishara's specialty?

    Dr. Bishara is a Family Medicine Specialist near South El Monte, CA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Ishak Bishara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bishara is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Usc Arcadia Hospital, Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ishak Bishara accepting new patients in South El Monte, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ishak Bishara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ishak Bishara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bishara's office at (626) 442-5015 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ishak Bishara?

    Please contact Dr. Bishara's office at (626) 442-5015 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Bishara's office located?

    Dr. Bishara's office is located in South El Monte, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ishak Bishara have?

    Dr. Ishak Bishara is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.