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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Shabnam Assar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Assar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assar’s office.
What languages does Dr. Assar speak?
Dr. Assar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Assar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Assar 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. Assar. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Tuberculosis Screening
- TB test
- PPD test
- Tuberculosis exposure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Latent Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis
- Inactive TB
- Latent TB Infection
- Hidden TB
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z227: Latent tuberculosis
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Assar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Assar 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. Assar. 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:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Does Dr. Assar accept my insurance?
Dr. Assar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assar accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Assar in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Assar's office located?
What is Dr. Assar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962744664.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assar
What is Dr. Shabnam Assar's specialty?
Dr. Assar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shabnam Assar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assar is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre General Hospital, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shabnam Assar accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shabnam Assar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shabnam Assar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shabnam Assar?
Please contact Dr. Assar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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