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Dr. Niazy Selim, MD, PHD

Dr. Niazy Selim, MD, PHD

Lake Charles, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Selim, Surgeon in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Niazy Selim, MD, PHD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Selim graduated from Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Mansoura University. Dr. Selim is fluent in English and Arabic, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Selim’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Selim’s office at (337) 502-8706.

    Where did Dr. Selim go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Mansoura University | Emory University Affiliated Hospitals | Truman Medical Centers

    • Medical School: Mansoura University, Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Selim board certified in Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Niazy Selim, MD, PHD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Selim speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Selim treat?

    As a Surgeon, Dr. Selim 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. Selim. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Intestinal Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening
    • Digestive Tract Cancer Screening
    • GI Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
    • Z1210: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of intestinal tract, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Heartburn
    • Acid Reflux
    • Indigestion
    • GERD Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R12: Heartburn

    Also known as:

    • Diaphragmatic Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Hiatal Hernia
    • Hernia of the Diaphragm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Esophagitis
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Inflammation of the Esophagus
    • Sore Esophagus
    • Esophageal Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2090: Esophagitis, unspecified without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Other Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing
    • Swallowing problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
    • R1319: Other dysphagia

    Also known as:

    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Gallbladder problems
    • Biliary tract disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K828: Other specified diseases of gallbladder
    • K829: Disease of gallbladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Colon Diverticula
    • Pockets in the Colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Selim perform as a Surgeon?

    As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Niazy Selim may include:

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

    Does Dr. Selim accept my insurance?

    Dr. Selim accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 502-8706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Selim accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Selim in Lake Charles, 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

    • Centene

    • Christus Health Plan

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Selim's office located?

    Dr. Niazy Selim's Primary Practice

    215 W Prien Lake Rd

    Lake Charles, LA 70601

    (337) 502-8706

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    Dr. Niazy Selim's Practice 2

    323 W Walnut Ave

    Bastrop, LA 71220

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    Dr. Niazy Selim's Practice 3

    2001 Doctors Dr

    Springhill, LA 71075

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

    Dr. Selim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689789083.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Selim?

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

    What is Dr. Niazy Selim's specialty?

    Dr. Selim is a Surgeon near Lake Charles, LA. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Selim to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Niazy Selim affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Selim is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Surgeon?

    Explore Surgeon with 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 Niazy Selim accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    No, Dr. Niazy Selim is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Niazy Selim offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Selim's office at (337) 502-8706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Niazy Selim?

    Please contact Dr. Selim's office at (337) 502-8706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Niazy Selim have?

    Dr. Niazy Selim is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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