Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alwash, Interventional Cardiologist in Galveston, TX?
Where did Dr. Alwash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlanta Medical Center Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alwash speak?
Dr. Alwash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Alwash typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Alwash 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. Alwash. 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:
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Alwash typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Alwash 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. Alwash. 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:
- Arterial Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Selective Artery Catheterization
- Thoracic Artery Catheter
- Brachiocephalic Artery Catheter
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36215: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Access Procedure
- Diagnostic Angiography Access
CPT Codes:
- 36216: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order thoracic or brachiocephalic branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Angiography with Catheter
- Cerebral Angiography
- Carotid Artery Imaging
- Innominate Artery Angiography
CPT Codes:
- 36222: Selective catheter placement, common carotid or innominate artery, unilateral, any approach, with angiography of the ipsilateral extracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed
Does Dr. Alwash accept my insurance?
Dr. Alwash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (409) 772-1533 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alwash accept in Galveston, TX?
Dr. Alwash in Galveston, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alwash's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Alwash affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Alwash has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Alwash's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alwash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154685279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alwash?
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