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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Omar, Interventional Cardiologist in McComb, MS?
Dr. Alaa Omar, MD, PHD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in McComb, MS with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Omar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Omar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Omar’s office at (601) 249-1350.
What languages does Dr. Omar speak?
Dr. Omar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Omar treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Omar 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. Omar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does Dr. Omar perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Omar 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. Omar. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Placement
- ICD insertion
- Permanent defibrillator implant
- Heart defibrillator replacement
- Transvenous defibrillator system
CPT Codes:
- 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber
Also known as:
- Pacemaker Battery Replacement (Dual Lead)
- Pacemaker Generator Exchange
- Dual Lead Pacemaker Replacement
- Heart Pacemaker Battery Change
- Pacemaker Pulse Generator Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 33228: Removal of permanent pacemaker pulse generator with replacement of pacemaker pulse generator; dual lead system
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Overnight Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Continuous Oxygen Monitoring
- Sleep Oxygen Test
- Nocturnal Oximetry
- Overnight O2 Saturation Test
CPT Codes:
- 94762: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; by continuous overnight monitoring (separate procedure)
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. Omar accept my insurance?
Dr. Omar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 249-1350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Omar accept in McComb, MS?
Dr. Omar in McComb, MS 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 & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
MedImpact
Molina
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Omar's office located?
What is Dr. Omar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Omar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962913178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Omar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Omar
What is Dr. Alaa Omar's specialty?
Dr. Omar is a Interventional Cardiologist near McComb, MS. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Omar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alaa Omar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Omar is affiliated with Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, University of Mississippi Medical Center, North Oaks Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Memorial Hospital Gulfport 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 Alaa Omar accepting new patients in McComb, MS?
Yes, Dr. Alaa Omar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaa Omar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Omar's office at (601) 249-1350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaa Omar?
Please contact Dr. Omar's office at (601) 249-1350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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