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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Awan, Cardiologist in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Ahmad Awan, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Awan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awan’s office at (337) 494-3240.
What languages does Dr. Awan speak?
Dr. Awan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Awan treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Awan 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. Awan. 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:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Awan perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Awan 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. Awan. 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:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Stent Placement
- Endovascular iliac artery stenting
- Iliac artery angioplasty with stent
- Pelvic artery revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37221: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal stent placement(s), includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Awan accept my insurance?
Dr. Awan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 494-3240 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awan accept in Lake Charles, LA?
Dr. Awan in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Ascension Health
Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Awan's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Awan's Primary Practice
1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2
Lake Charles, LA 70601
(337) 494-3240
What is Dr. Awan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831573013.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awan
What is Dr. Ahmad Awan's specialty?
Dr. Awan is a Cardiologist near Lake Charles, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Awan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Awan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awan is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, 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
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Is Ahmad Awan accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Awan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Awan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awan's office at (337) 494-3240 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Awan?
Please contact Dr. Awan's office at (337) 494-3240 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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