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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fahid, Internist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Amir Fahid is an Internist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Fahid graduated from Ross University School Of Medicine. Dr. Fahid is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fahid’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fahid’s office at (412) 359-3751.
Where did Dr. Fahid go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Ross University School Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fahid speak?
Dr. Fahid and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fahid typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fahid 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. Fahid. 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure
- Ongoing breathing failure
- Chronic lung insufficiency
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9610: Chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fahid typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amir Fahid may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Fahid's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fahid accept my insurance?
Dr. Fahid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-3751 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fahid accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Fahid in La Mesa, 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
Community Health Group
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fahid's office located?
Dr. Amir Fahid's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(412) 359-3751
What is Dr. Fahid's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fahid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568740355.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fahid?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fahid
What is Dr. Amir Fahid's specialty?
Dr. Fahid is a Internist near La Mesa, CA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Amir Fahid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fahid is affiliated with Sharp Coronado Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amir Fahid accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amir Fahid is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amir Fahid offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fahid's office at (412) 359-3751 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amir Fahid?
Please contact Dr. Fahid's office at (412) 359-3751 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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