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Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Aventura, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Al-Bassam, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Aventura, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Al-Bassam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Bassam’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Bassam’s office at (352) 291-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Al-Bassam speak?

    Dr. Al-Bassam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Al-Bassam typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Al-Bassam 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. Al-Bassam. 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:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Al-Bassam typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam may include:

    Please contact Dr. Al-Bassam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Al-Bassam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Al-Bassam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 291-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Bassam accept in Aventura, FL?

    Dr. Al-Bassam in Aventura, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Verda Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Al-Bassam's office located?

    Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam's Primary Practice

    20900 Biscayne Blvd

    Aventura, FL 33180

    (352) 291-3000

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    Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam's Practice 2

    3000 Coral Hills Dr

    Coral Springs, FL 33065

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    Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam's Practice 3

    1600 S Andrews Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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

    Dr. Al-Bassam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811525371.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Bassam?

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

    What is Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam's specialty?

    Dr. Al-Bassam is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Aventura, FL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Al-Bassam is affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs, Hca Florida Westside Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's 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

    When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam accepting new patients in Aventura, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Bassam's office at (352) 291-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Mortatha Al-Bassam?

    Please contact Dr. Al-Bassam's office at (352) 291-3000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Al-Bassam's office located?

    Dr. Al-Bassam's offices are located in Aventura, FL, Coral Springs, FL, and Fort Lauderdale, FL.