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Who is Dr. Hussain, Trauma Surgeon in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Afshan Hussain, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hussain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hussain’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hussain’s office at (903) 606-5560.
What languages does Dr. Hussain speak?
Dr. Hussain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Hussain typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Hussain 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. Hussain. 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:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Loss of Digestive Organ Part
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive Tract Removal
- Missing Digestive Organ
- Gastrointestinal Resection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9049: Acquired absence of other specified parts of digestive tract
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
- Abscess
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
- Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Hussain typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Afshan Hussain may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hussain accept my insurance?
Dr. Hussain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 606-5560 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hussain accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Hussain in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Christus Health
Cigna Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hussain's office located?
What is Dr. Hussain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hussain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437569704.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hussain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hussain
What is Dr. Afshan Hussain's specialty?
Dr. Hussain is a Trauma Surgeon near Tyler, TX.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Afshan Hussain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hussain is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Tyler, Christus Mother Frances Hospital - Winnsboro, Ut Health Athens. 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
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Is Afshan Hussain accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Afshan Hussain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afshan Hussain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office at (903) 606-5560 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afshan Hussain?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office at (903) 606-5560 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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