Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assouad, Internist in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Where did Dr. Assouad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Vernon Hosp
Medical School: Aleppo University
What languages does Dr. Assouad speak?
Dr. Assouad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Assouad typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Assouad 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. Assouad. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Type
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic Disorder
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Bipolar schizoaffective illness
- Psychotic mood disorder
- Schizophrenia with bipolar features
ICD-10 Codes:
- F250: Schizoaffective disorder, bipolar type
Also known as:
- Schizophrenia
- Psychotic disorder
- Thought disorder
- Mental illness with psychosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- F209: Schizophrenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Headache with Dizziness
- Headache
- Orthostatic headache
- Head pain with standing
- Headache and lightheadedness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R510: Headache with orthostatic component, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Assouad typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Assouad 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. Assouad. 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)
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
Does Dr. Assouad accept my insurance?
Dr. Assouad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (305) 554-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assouad accept in Pembroke Pines, FL?
Dr. Assouad in Pembroke Pines, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Sentara Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Assouad's office located?
Dr. Farid Assouad's Primary Practice
1152 N University Dr
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
(305) 554-1700
What hospitals are Dr. Assouad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Assouad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Assouad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assouad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023051265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assouad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assouad
What is Dr. Farid Assouad's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
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.