Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abdo, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Hammond, LA?
Is Dr. Abdo board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Abir Abdo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abdo speak?
Dr. Abdo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abdo typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abdo 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. Abdo. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abdo typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abdo 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. Abdo. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Abdo accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-7675 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdo accept in Hammond, LA?
Dr. Abdo in Hammond, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Abdo's office located?
Dr. Abir Abdo's Primary Practice
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 300
Hammond, LA 70403
(985) 230-7675
What hospitals are Dr. Abdo affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abdo has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked C-section surgery
What is Dr. Abdo's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205071164.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdo