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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hamed, Infectious Disease Specialist in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Almutasem Hamed, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hamed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hamed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hamed’s office at (252) 335-0531.
What languages does Dr. Hamed speak?
Dr. Hamed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hamed treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hamed 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. Hamed. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Hamed perform as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Almutasem Hamed may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hamed's office.
Does Dr. Hamed accept my insurance?
Dr. Hamed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (252) 335-0531 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hamed accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Hamed in Springfield, MO 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 Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Hamed's office located?
Dr. Almutasem Hamed's Primary Practice
2115 S Fremont Ave Ste 3050
Springfield, MO 65804
(252) 335-0531
What is Dr. Hamed's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hamed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851943781.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hamed?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hamed
What is Dr. Almutasem Hamed's specialty?
Dr. Hamed is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Springfield, MO.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Hamed to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Almutasem Hamed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hamed is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Springfield, Cox Medical Center-Branson, Cox Medical Center South 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Almutasem Hamed accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Almutasem Hamed is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Almutasem Hamed offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hamed's office at (252) 335-0531 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Almutasem Hamed?
Please contact Dr. Hamed's office at (252) 335-0531 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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