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Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed, MD

Evansville, IN

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abu El-Sameed, Pulmonologist in Evansville, IN?

    Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Evansville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abu El-Sameed graduated from University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine. Dr. Abu El-Sameed is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu El-Sameed’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu El-Sameed’s office at (812) 331-3400.

    Where did Dr. Abu El-Sameed go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Jordan, Fac of Medicine

    Is Dr. Abu El-Sameed board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Abu El-Sameed speak?

    Dr. Abu El-Sameed and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Abu El-Sameed treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Abu El-Sameed 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. Abu El-Sameed. 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 Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • COPD Flare-Up
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Pulmonary Fibrosis
    • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • IPF
    • Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
    • Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
    • Lung Scarring
    • Fibrotic Lung Disease
    • Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
    • J8410: Pulmonary fibrosis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Emphysema
    • Pulmonary Emphysema
    • Lung Emphysema
    • Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J439: Emphysema, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Localized Swollen Lymph Nodes
    • Enlarged glands in one area
    • Local lymphadenopathy
    • Swollen glands

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R590: Localized enlarged lymph nodes

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • History of COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Past COVID-19 Infection
    • Previous Coronavirus Disease
    • Long COVID
    • Post-COVID Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8616: Personal history of COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Inhaled Steroid Use
    • Steroids
    • Chronic inhaled corticosteroid therapy
    • Ongoing asthma inhaler use
    • Steroid inhaler treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7951: Long term (current) use of inhaled steroids

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Does Dr. Abu El-Sameed accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abu El-Sameed accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (812) 331-3400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abu El-Sameed accept in Evansville, IN?

    Dr. Abu El-Sameed in Evansville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • MyTruAdvantage

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    Where is Dr. Abu El-Sameed's office located?

    Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed's Primary Practice

    519 Harriet St

    Evansville, IN 47710

    (812) 331-3400

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    Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed's Practice 2

    707 W 2nd St

    Bloomington, IN 47403

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    Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed's Practice 3

    550 S Landmark Ave

    Bloomington, IN 47403

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

    Dr. Abu El-Sameed's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104950542.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu El-Sameed?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu El-Sameed

    What is Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed's specialty?

    Dr. Abu El-Sameed is a Pulmonologist near Evansville, IN. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Abu El-Sameed to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abu El-Sameed is affiliated with Deaconess Midtown 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

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    Is Yaser Abu El-Sameed accepting new patients in Evansville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abu El-Sameed's office at (812) 331-3400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yaser Abu El-Sameed?

    Please contact Dr. Abu El-Sameed's office at (812) 331-3400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed have?

    Dr. Yaser Abu El-Sameed is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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