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Who is Dr. Abdelghani, Cardiologist in Covington, LA?
Dr. Samy Abdelghani, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Covington, LA. He is board certified. Dr. Abdelghani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdelghani’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdelghani’s office at (985) 875-2828.
What languages does Dr. Abdelghani speak?
Dr. Abdelghani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abdelghani treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Abdelghani 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. Abdelghani. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Cardiac Implants
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- Heart Devices
- Cardiac Grafts
- Implantable Heart Devices
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95818: Presence of other cardiac implants and grafts
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Which procedures does Dr. Abdelghani perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samy Abdelghani may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abdelghani's office.
Does Dr. Abdelghani accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdelghani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 875-2828 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdelghani accept in Covington, LA?
Dr. Abdelghani in Covington, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Employee Program
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abdelghani's office located?
Dr. Samy Abdelghani's Primary Practice
1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-2828
What is Dr. Abdelghani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdelghani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962778159.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdelghani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdelghani
What is Dr. Samy Abdelghani's specialty?
Dr. Abdelghani is a Cardiologist near Covington, 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. Abdelghani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samy Abdelghani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdelghani is affiliated with St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial 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
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Is Samy Abdelghani accepting new patients in Covington, LA?
Yes, Dr. Samy Abdelghani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samy Abdelghani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdelghani's office at (985) 875-2828 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samy Abdelghani?
Please contact Dr. Abdelghani's office at (985) 875-2828 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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