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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yousef, Interventional Cardiologist in Kenner, LA?
Dr. George Yousef is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Kenner, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Yousef is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yousef’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yousef’s office at (225) 258-2037.
What languages does Dr. Yousef speak?
Dr. Yousef and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yousef treat?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Yousef 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. Yousef. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does Dr. Yousef perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Yousef 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. Yousef. 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:
- Intravascular Ultrasound (Non-Heart Vessels)
- IVUS (Non-Coronary)
- Vessel Ultrasound
- Internal Artery Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 37252: Intravascular ultrasound (noncoronary vessel) during diagnostic evaluation and/or therapeutic intervention, including radiological supervision and interpretation; initial noncoronary vessel (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
Does Dr. Yousef accept my insurance?
Dr. Yousef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (225) 258-2037 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yousef accept in Kenner, LA?
Dr. Yousef in Kenner, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
County of Kern (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthComp
Humana
Medicare
State of Louisiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yousef's office located?
What is Dr. Yousef's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yousef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104180512.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yousef?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yousef
What is Dr. George Yousef's specialty?
Dr. Yousef is a Interventional Cardiologist near Kenner, LA. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Yousef to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. George Yousef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yousef is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Ochsner St. Anne Hospital, Slidell Memorial Hospital, East Jefferson General Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge, St. Tammany Parish Hospital 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 Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is George Yousef accepting new patients in Kenner, LA?
Yes, Dr. George Yousef is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. George Yousef offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yousef's office at (225) 258-2037 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with George Yousef?
Please contact Dr. Yousef's office at (225) 258-2037 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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