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Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD

Interventional Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Hammond, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abi Rafeh, Interventional Cardiologist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Abi Rafeh is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abi Rafeh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abi Rafeh’s office at (985) 230-7350.

    What languages does Dr. Abi Rafeh speak?

    Dr. Abi Rafeh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Abi Rafeh typically treat?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Abi Rafeh 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. Abi Rafeh. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Abi Rafeh typically perform?

    As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Abi Rafeh 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. Abi Rafeh. 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:

    • 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)

    Also known as:

    • Continuous Pulse Oximetry
    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
    • Oximetry Test
    • Blood Oxygen Level Check

    CPT Codes:

    • 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)

    Also known as:

    • CPAP Initiation and Management
    • CPAP Setup
    • Sleep Apnea Machine Setup
    • Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 94660: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation (CPAP), initiation and management

    Does Dr. Abi Rafeh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abi Rafeh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-7350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abi Rafeh accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Abi Rafeh 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)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abi Rafeh's office located?

    Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh's Primary Practice

    15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 403

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-7350

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    Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh's Practice 2

    16070 Doctors Blvd

    Hammond, LA 70403

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    What is Dr. Abi Rafeh's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Abi Rafeh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457506743.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abi Rafeh?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abi Rafeh

    What is Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh's specialty?

    Dr. Abi Rafeh is an Interventional Cardiologist near Hammond, LA.

    What does an Interventional Cardiologist do?

    A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function.

    Is Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abi Rafeh is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abi Rafeh's office at (985) 230-7350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nidal Abi Rafeh?

    Please contact Dr. Abi Rafeh's office at (985) 230-7350 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abi Rafeh's office located?

    Dr. Abi Rafeh's office is located in Hammond, LA.