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Dr. Niksad Abraham, MD

Gonzales, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abraham, Cardiologist in Gonzales, LA?

    Dr. Niksad Abraham, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Gonzales, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Abraham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abraham’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abraham’s office at (985) 230-7350.

    Is Dr. Abraham board certified as a Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Niksad Abraham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Abraham speak?

    Dr. Abraham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Abraham treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Abraham 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. Abraham. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
    • I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Angina (Chest Pain)
    • Angina
    • Angina Pectoris
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Heart-Related Chest Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Abraham perform?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Abraham 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. Abraham. 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:

    • Leadless Pacemaker Insertion
    • Transcatheter Pacemaker
    • Wireless Pacemaker Implant
    • Right Ventricular Pacemaker

    CPT Codes:

    • 33274: Transcatheter insertion or replacement of permanent leadless pacemaker, right ventricular, including imaging guidance (eg, fluoroscopy, venous ultrasound, ventriculography, femoral venography) and device evaluation (eg, interrogation or programming), when performed

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
    • Percutaneous VAD Insertion
    • Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
    • Heart Support Device Placement
    • Heart Pump Placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only

    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

    Also known as:

    • Implantable Defibrillator Placement
    • ICD insertion
    • Permanent defibrillator implant
    • Heart defibrillator replacement
    • Transvenous defibrillator system

    CPT Codes:

    • 33249: Insertion or replacement of permanent implantable defibrillator system, with transvenous lead(s), single or dual chamber

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
    • Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
    • Heart pressure sensor placement
    • PA pressure sensor implantation
    • Cardiovascular monitoring device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
    • Femoral Artery Revascularization
    • Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
    • Leg Artery Angioplasty
    • Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
    • Heart artery shockwave therapy
    • Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
    • Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
    • Coronary artery calcification treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Abraham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abraham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 230-7350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abraham accept in Gonzales, LA?

    Dr. Abraham in Gonzales, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Ascension Health

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abraham's office located?

    Dr. Niksad Abraham's Primary Practice

    2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 300

    Gonzales, LA 70737

    (985) 230-7350

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    Dr. Niksad Abraham's Practice 2

    16070 Doctors Blvd

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 230-7350

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    Dr. Niksad Abraham's Practice 3

    8401 Picardy Ave

    Baton Rouge, LA 70809

    (225) 308-0247

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    1.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

    Check mark

    Office Experience

    20% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Diagnosis

    20% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition

    Patients give Dr. Niksad Abraham a Poor overall experience rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Dr. Abraham has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Abraham, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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    What is Dr. Abraham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Abraham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033246970.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abraham?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abraham

    What is Dr. Niksad Abraham's specialty?

    Dr. Abraham is a Cardiologist near Gonzales, LA. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Abraham to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Niksad Abraham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abraham is affiliated with Baton Rouge General - Bluebonnet, North Oaks Medical Center, Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System 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 Cardiologist?

    Explore Cardiologist 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 Niksad Abraham accepting new patients in Gonzales, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Niksad Abraham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Niksad Abraham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abraham's office at (985) 230-7350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Niksad Abraham?

    Please contact Dr. Abraham's office at (985) 230-7350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Niksad Abraham have?

    Dr. Niksad Abraham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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