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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghazi-Askar, Pediatrician in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Glendale, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Ghazi-Askar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghazi-Askar’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghazi-Askar’s office at (602) 865-4230.
What languages does Dr. Ghazi-Askar speak?
Dr. Ghazi-Askar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghazi-Askar treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ghazi-Askar 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. Ghazi-Askar. 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.
Also known as:
- Belly Button Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Feeding Difficulties
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Regional Enteritis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Terminal Ileitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5090: Crohn's disease, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Chronic Colitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5190: Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications
Also known as:
- Abnormal Bowel Movements
- Bowel Movement
- Unusual stool
- Changes in poop
- Fecal changes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R195: Other fecal abnormalities
Also known as:
- Celiac Disease
- Gluten-Sensitive Enteropathy
- Sprue
- Coeliac Disease
- Gluten Intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- K900: Celiac disease
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Immune System Findings in Organ or Tissue Samples
- Unusual Immune Test Results
- Atypical Immunological Findings
- Immune System Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R894: Abnormal immunological findings in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Which procedures does Dr. Ghazi-Askar perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghazi-Askar's office.
Does Dr. Ghazi-Askar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghazi-Askar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 865-4230 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghazi-Askar accept in Glendale, AZ?
Dr. Ghazi-Askar in Glendale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
IASIS Healthcare
Mercy Care Plan
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghazi-Askar's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar's Primary Practice
5310 W Thunderbird Rd Ste 311
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 865-4230
What is Dr. Ghazi-Askar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghazi-Askar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912281056.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghazi-Askar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghazi-Askar
What is Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar's specialty?
Dr. Ghazi-Askar is a Pediatrician near Glendale, AZ. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Ghazi-Askar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghazi-Askar is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Ahmad Ghazi-Askar accepting new patients in Glendale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Ghazi-Askar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghazi-Askar's office at (602) 865-4230 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Ghazi-Askar?
Please contact Dr. Ghazi-Askar's office at (602) 865-4230 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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