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Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abd El Gadir, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN. He is board certified. Dr. Abd El Gadir is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abd El Gadir’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abd El Gadir’s office at (423) 778-7289.
What languages does Dr. Abd El Gadir speak?
Dr. Abd El Gadir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Abd El Gadir treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Abd El Gadir 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. Abd El Gadir. 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
- R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Relapsing Fever
- Bacterial Infection
- Recurrent fever
- Borreliosis
- Tick-borne relapsing fever
ICD-10 Codes:
- A689: Relapsing fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Right Hip Staph Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
- Staph Infection of Right Hip Joint
- Right Hip Septic Arthritis
- Staphylococcal Right Hip Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
- M00051: Staphylococcal arthritis, right hip
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infectious and Parasitic Disease
- Parasitic Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
- Communicable Diseases
- Parasitic Infections
- Contagious Diseases
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
- Z8619: Personal history of other infectious and parasitic diseases
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pseudomonas Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection
- Pseudomonas bacteria
- Pseudomonas disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B965: Pseudomonas (aeruginosa) (mallei) (pseudomallei) as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Infection
- Cytomegalovirus Infection
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant CMV infection
- CMV in newborns
- Neonatal cytomegalovirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- P351: Congenital cytomegalovirus infection
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Herpes Simplex
- Cold Sores
- Fever Blisters
- Oral Herpes
- Genital Herpes
ICD-10 Codes:
- B009: Herpesviral infection, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Abd El Gadir perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abd El Gadir's office.
Does Dr. Abd El Gadir accept my insurance?
Dr. Abd El Gadir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 778-7289 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abd El Gadir accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Abd El Gadir in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Cambia (Regence)
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abd El Gadir's office located?
Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir's Primary Practice
910 Blackford St Fl 5
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 778-7289
What is Dr. Abd El Gadir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abd El Gadir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124400320.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abd El Gadir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abd El Gadir
What is Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir's specialty?
Dr. Abd El Gadir is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Chattanooga, TN. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Abd El Gadir to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abd El Gadir is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness 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 Ghussai Abd El Gadir accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghussai Abd El Gadir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abd El Gadir's office at (423) 778-7289 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghussai Abd El Gadir?
Please contact Dr. Abd El Gadir's office at (423) 778-7289 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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