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Who is Dr. Nawaz, Cardiologist in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Scranton, PA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nawaz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nawaz’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nawaz’s office.
Is Dr. Nawaz board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Yassir Nawaz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nawaz speak?
Dr. Nawaz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Nawaz typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nawaz 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. Nawaz. 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:
- 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:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Artificial heart valve
- Mechanical heart valve
- Bioprosthetic valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Nawaz typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Nawaz 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. Nawaz. 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:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Nawaz accept my insurance?
Dr. Nawaz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nawaz accept in Scranton, PA?
Dr. Nawaz in Scranton, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Nawaz's office located?
What is Dr. Nawaz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nawaz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912139627.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nawaz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nawaz
What is Dr. Yassir Nawaz's specialty?
Dr. Nawaz is a Cardiologist near Scranton, PA.
What does a Cardiologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Yassir Nawaz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nawaz is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Regional Hospital Of Scranton 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 Yassir Nawaz accepting new patients in Scranton, PA?
Yes, Dr. Yassir Nawaz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yassir Nawaz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nawaz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yassir Nawaz?
Please contact Dr. Nawaz's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yassir Nawaz have?
Dr. Yassir Nawaz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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