Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghafoor, Interventional Cardiologist in Marrero, LA?
Where did Dr. Ghafoor go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: University of Tennessee Program
Medical School: Baqai Medical College
What languages does Dr. Ghafoor speak?
Dr. Ghafoor and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Urdu
What conditions does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ghafoor typically treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ghafoor 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. Ghafoor. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Ghafoor typically perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Ghafoor 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. Ghafoor. 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:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Does Dr. Ghafoor accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghafoor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghafoor accept in Marrero, LA?
Dr. Ghafoor in Marrero, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ghafoor's office located?
Covington Cardiovascular Care At St Tammany Parish
1006 S Harrison St
Covington, LA 70433
What hospitals are Dr. Ghafoor affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Ghafoor has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Ghafoor's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghafoor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497049852.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghafoor?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghafoor