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Who is Dr. Ammar, Hospitalist in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Hussam Ammar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Tallahassee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ammar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ammar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ammar’s office.
Where did Dr. Ammar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kasr Alainy / Cairo University
Is Dr. Ammar board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Hussam Ammar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ammar speak?
Dr. Ammar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Ammar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ammar 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. Ammar. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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. Ammar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Hussam Ammar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ammar's office.
Does Dr. Ammar accept my insurance?
Dr. Ammar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ammar accept in Tallahassee, FL?
Dr. Ammar in Tallahassee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Capital Health Plan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Ammar's office located?
What is Dr. Ammar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ammar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780712273.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ammar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ammar
What is Dr. Hussam Ammar's specialty?
Dr. Ammar is a Hospitalist near Tallahassee, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Ammar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hussam Ammar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Ammar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Hussam Ammar accepting new patients in Tallahassee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Hussam Ammar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hussam Ammar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ammar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hussam Ammar?
Please contact Dr. Ammar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hussam Ammar have?
Dr. Hussam Ammar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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