HN
Dr. Hussein Nassr, MD
Whittier, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Nassr, Critical Care Internist in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Hussein Nassr, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Nassr completed his residency at Flushing Hospital Med Center. Dr. Nassr is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nassr’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nassr’s office at (562) 789-5470.
Where did Dr. Nassr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Flushing Hospital Med Center
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Nassr speak?
Dr. Nassr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Nassr treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Nassr 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. Nassr. 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
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Inferior Wall Heart Attack (STEMI) - Other Artery
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
- Inferior Myocardial Infarction
- STEMI Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
- I2119: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction involving other coronary artery of inferior wall
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Which procedures does Dr. Nassr perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hussein Nassr may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nassr's office.
Does Dr. Nassr accept my insurance?
Dr. Nassr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 789-5470 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nassr accept in Whittier, CA?
Dr. Nassr in Whittier, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Altamed Health Services
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
OptumRx
UnitedHealthcare
View All Insurances
Where is Dr. Nassr's office located?
Dr. Hussein Nassr's Primary Practice
12462 Putnam St Ste 208
Whittier, CA 90602
(562) 789-5470
What is Dr. Nassr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nassr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821124454.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nassr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nassr
What is Dr. Hussein Nassr's specialty?
Dr. Nassr is a Critical Care Internist near Whittier, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Nassr to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hussein Nassr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Nassr is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pih Health Whittier Hospital, Pih Health Downey Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Critical Care Internist?
Explore Critical Care Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Hussein Nassr accepting new patients in Whittier, CA?
Yes, Dr. Hussein Nassr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hussein Nassr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nassr's office at (562) 789-5470 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hussein Nassr?
Please contact Dr. Nassr's office at (562) 789-5470 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Other Critical Care Internist Near Whittier, CA
MZ
Critical Care Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Maryam Zamanian, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified.
Whittier, CA
Critical Care Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Nadeem Chishti, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Whittier, CA
AC
Critical Care Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Alfredo Castellanos, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Whittier, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Whittier, CA