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Who is Dr. Yaghmour, Critical Care Internist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Bassam Yaghmour, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yaghmour is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yaghmour’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yaghmour’s office at (800) 872-2273.
Is Dr. Yaghmour board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Yaghmour, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yaghmour speak?
Dr. Yaghmour and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Yaghmour typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Yaghmour 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. Yaghmour. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Yaghmour typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Yaghmour 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. Yaghmour. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
- Thoracentesis
- Pleural Fluid Aspiration
- Lung Tap
- Fluid Drainage from Chest
CPT Codes:
- 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Yaghmour accept my insurance?
Dr. Yaghmour accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 872-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yaghmour accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Yaghmour in Orange, CA 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 Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yaghmour's office located?
What is Dr. Yaghmour's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yaghmour's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710117288.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yaghmour?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yaghmour
What is Dr. Bassam Yaghmour's specialty?
Dr. Yaghmour is a Critical Care Internist near Orange, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Bassam Yaghmour affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yaghmour is affiliated with Uci Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo 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 Bassam Yaghmour accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Yaghmour is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Yaghmour offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yaghmour's office at (800) 872-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Yaghmour?
Please contact Dr. Yaghmour's office at (800) 872-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bassam Yaghmour have?
Dr. Bassam Yaghmour is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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