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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alqassieh, Surgeon in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Alqassieh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alqassieh’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alqassieh’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What languages does Dr. Alqassieh speak?
Dr. Alqassieh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Alqassieh treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alqassieh 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. Alqassieh. 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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Having a Kidney Transplant
- Kidney Transplantation
- Kidney Transplant
- Renal transplant
- Kidney replacement surgery
- Post-kidney transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z940: Kidney transplant status
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Chronic cholecystitis with gallstones
- Long-term gallbladder inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8010: Calculus of gallbladder with chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
What procedures does Dr. Alqassieh perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Alqassieh 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. Alqassieh. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
- 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
- 49593: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Skin Lesion
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Lesion Removal Surgery
- Mole Removal
- Skin Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11403: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Soft Tissue Tumor (Back/Flank)
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision (Back)
- Flank Tumor Removal
- Large Soft Tissue Mass Excision
- Back Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21931: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Does Dr. Alqassieh accept my insurance?
Dr. Alqassieh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alqassieh accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Alqassieh in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alqassieh's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh's Primary Practice
171 Ashley Ave
Charleston, SC 29425
(843) 792-1414
What is Dr. Alqassieh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alqassieh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104388271.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alqassieh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alqassieh
What is Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh's specialty?
Dr. Alqassieh is a Surgeon near Charleston, SC. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Alqassieh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alqassieh is affiliated with MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center, MUSC Health University Medical Center, MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, Providence Orthopedic Hospital, MUSC Health - Orangeburg, Lexington Medical Center 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
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Is Ahmad Alqassieh accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Alqassieh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alqassieh's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Alqassieh?
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