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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghanami, Specialist in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Racheed Ghanami, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Lafayette, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ghanami is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghanami’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghanami’s office at (337) 534-4444.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Ghanami?
Dr. Racheed Ghanami, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Ghanami empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Surgery, Dialysis Access, Peripheral Vascular Disease, Vein Disorders, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lafayette/LA community, Dr. Ghanami is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Ghanami speak?
Dr. Ghanami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghanami treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Ghanami 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. Ghanami. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes with Peripheral Artery Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease
- PAD from Diabetes
- Circulation Problems from Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1151: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic peripheral angiopathy without gangrene
Also known as:
- Left Carotid Artery Disease
- Right Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Left Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Left Carotid Artery
- Left Carotid Artery Blockage
- Right Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Narrowed Right Carotid Artery
- Right Carotid Artery Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6522: Occlusion and stenosis of left carotid artery
- I6521: Occlusion and stenosis of right carotid artery
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
- AV Fistula Malfunction
- Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
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:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV fistula issue
- Dialysis fistula problem
- Vascular access complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590D: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Does Dr. Ghanami accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghanami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 534-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghanami accept in Lafayette, LA?
Dr. Ghanami in Lafayette, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghanami's office located?
Dr. Racheed Ghanami's Primary Practice
5000 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 100
Lafayette, LA 70508
(337) 534-4444
What is Dr. Ghanami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghanami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326263336.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghanami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghanami
What is Dr. Racheed Ghanami's specialty?
Dr. Ghanami is a Specialist near Lafayette, LA. Contact Dr. Ghanami to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Racheed Ghanami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghanami is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Racheed Ghanami accepting new patients in Lafayette, LA?
Yes, Dr. Racheed Ghanami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Racheed Ghanami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghanami's office at (337) 534-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Racheed Ghanami?
Please contact Dr. Ghanami's office at (337) 534-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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