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Dr. Hamid Alai

New Orleans, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Alai, Cardiologist in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Hamid Alai is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Orleans, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Alai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alai’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alai’s office at (504) 702-5200.

    What languages does Dr. Alai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Alai treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Alai 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. Alai. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Alai perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hamid Alai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alai's office.

    Does Dr. Alai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Alai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 702-5200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Alai accept in New Orleans, LA?

    Dr. Alai in New Orleans, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Farm Bureau Health Plans

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Alai's office located?

    Dr. Hamid Alai's Primary Practice

    1430 Tulane Ave # 50

    New Orleans, LA 70112

    (504) 702-5200

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    Dr. Hamid Alai's Practice 2

    2000 Canal St Fl 2

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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    Dr. Hamid Alai's Practice 3

    1415 Tulane Ave Fl 4

    New Orleans, LA 70112

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

    Dr. Alai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881983211.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alai?

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

    What is Dr. Hamid Alai's specialty?

    Dr. Alai is a Cardiologist near New Orleans, 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. Alai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hamid Alai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Alai is affiliated with Slidell Memorial Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, North Oaks 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

    Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?

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    Is Hamid Alai accepting new patients in New Orleans, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Hamid Alai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hamid Alai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Alai's office at (504) 702-5200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hamid Alai?

    Please contact Dr. Alai's office at (504) 702-5200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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