Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Issa, Pulmonologist in Forrest City, AR?
Is Dr. Issa board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Issa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Issa speak?
Dr. Issa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Issa typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Issa 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. Issa. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Issa typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Nizar Issa may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Issa's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Issa accept my insurance?
Dr. Issa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Issa accept in Forrest City, AR?
Dr. Issa in Forrest City, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Arkansas
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Where is Dr. Issa's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Issa affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Issa has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Issa's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Issa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609096577.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Issa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Issa