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Dr. Joseph Kamassai, MD

Anesthesiologist, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Family Medicine Specialist, Internist

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kamassai, Anesthesiologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Joseph Kamassai, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kamassai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kamassai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kamassai’s office at (410) 328-6704.

    What languages does Dr. Kamassai speak?

    Dr. Kamassai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kamassai typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kamassai 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. Kamassai. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Long-standing Atrial Fibrillation
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Chronic AFib
    • Long-term AFib
    • Permanent AFib

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4811: Longstanding persistent atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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

    Also known as:

    • Other Soft Tissue Disorder
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle and connective tissue problems
    • Uncommon soft tissue conditions
    • Various soft tissue ailments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders

    Also known as:

    • Necrotizing Fasciitis
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Skin Infection
    • Flesh-eating disease
    • Necrotizing soft tissue infection
    • Gangrene

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M726: Necrotizing fasciitis

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Kamassai typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Kamassai 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. Kamassai. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Also known as:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Kamassai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kamassai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-6704 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kamassai accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Kamassai in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Jai Medical Systems

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Kamassai's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Kamassai's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-6704

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    Dr. Joseph Kamassai's Practice 2

    2001 Medical Pkwy

    Annapolis, MD 21401

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    Dr. Joseph Kamassai's Practice 3

    8905 Fairview Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    What is Dr. Kamassai's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kamassai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700249455.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamassai?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kamassai

    What is Dr. Joseph Kamassai's specialty?

    Dr. Kamassai is an Anesthesiologist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Joseph Kamassai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kamassai is affiliated with Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional, Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Greater Baltimore 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 Dr. Joseph Kamassai accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Kamassai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Kamassai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kamassai's office at (410) 328-6704 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Kamassai?

    Please contact Dr. Kamassai's office at (410) 328-6704 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Kamassai's office located?

    Dr. Kamassai's offices are located in Baltimore, MD, Annapolis, MD, and Silver Spring, MD.