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Dr. Hussein Nassr, MD
Whittier, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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, Medicare 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nassr typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Nassr typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Nassr 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
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 Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Hussein Nassr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nassr is affiliated with Pih Health Whittier Hospital 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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.
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