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Dr. Amr El-Aawar, MD

Dr. Amr El-Aawar, MD

Baton Rouge, LA

    Who is Dr. El-Aawar, Family Medicine Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. Amr El-Aawar, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. El-Aawar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Aawar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Aawar’s office.

    What languages does Dr. El-Aawar speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Aawar typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. El-Aawar 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. El-Aawar. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myopathy
    • Muscle Disease
    • Muscle Weakness Condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7289: Other specified myopathies

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. El-Aawar typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amr El-Aawar may include:

    Please contact Dr. El-Aawar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. El-Aawar accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Aawar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Aawar accept in Baton Rouge, LA?

    Dr. El-Aawar in Baton Rouge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Healthcare

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. El-Aawar's office located?

    Dr. Amr El-Aawar's Primary Practice

    5000 Hennessy Blvd

    Baton Rouge, LA 70808

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    What hospitals are Dr. El-Aawar affiliated with?

    Dr. El-Aawar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center,Baton Rouge, LA
    Santa Clara Valley Medical Center,San Jose, CA
    Mercy Hospital Joplin,Joplin, MO
    Regional Medical Center Of San Jose,San Jose, CA
    Mercy Hospital Carthage,Carthage, MO
    Lane Regional Medical Center,Zachary, LA

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

    Dr. El-Aawar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780065599.

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

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

    What is Dr. Amr El-Aawar's specialty?

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Amr El-Aawar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. El-Aawar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Joplin, Regional Medical Center Of San Jose, Mercy Hospital Carthage, Lane Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Amr El-Aawar accepting new patients in Baton Rouge, LA?

    No, Dr. Amr El-Aawar is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amr El-Aawar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Aawar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amr El-Aawar?

    Please contact Dr. El-Aawar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El-Aawar's office located?

    Dr. El-Aawar's office is located in Baton Rouge, LA.