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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Omar, Critical Care Internist in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Yasser Omar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in La Mesa, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Omar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Omar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Omar’s office at (408) 879-5963.
What languages does Dr. Omar speak?
Dr. Omar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Omar typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Omar 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. Omar. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- 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 lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- 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
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Omar typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Omar 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. Omar. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Also known as:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Omar accept my insurance?
Dr. Omar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (408) 879-5963 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Omar accept in La Mesa, CA?
Dr. Omar in La Mesa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Community Health Group
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Sharp HealthCare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Omar's office located?
Dr. Yasser Omar's Primary Practice
5555 Grossmont Center Dr
La Mesa, CA 91942
(408) 879-5963
What is Dr. Omar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Omar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649617572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Omar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Omar
What is Dr. Yasser Omar's specialty?
Dr. Omar is a Critical Care Internist near La Mesa, CA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Yasser Omar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Omar is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Kaiser Permanente San Diego 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Yasser Omar accepting new patients in La Mesa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Yasser Omar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Yasser Omar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Omar's office at (408) 879-5963 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Yasser Omar?
Please contact Dr. Omar's office at (408) 879-5963 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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