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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Qamar, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Samina Qamar, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Duarte, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Qamar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Qamar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Qamar’s office at (626) 256-4673.
What languages does Dr. Qamar speak?
Dr. Qamar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Qamar treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Qamar 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. Qamar. 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.
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
- Body ache
- Discomfort
- Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
- R52: Pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R110: Nausea
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Clinical Research Control Examination
- Clinical Trials
- Research Study Checkup
- Clinical Trial Participant Exam
- Control Group Medical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z006: Encounter for examination for normal comparison and control in clinical research program
Which procedures does Dr. Qamar perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Samina Qamar may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Qamar's office.
Does Dr. Qamar accept my insurance?
Dr. Qamar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 256-4673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Qamar accept in Duarte, CA?
Dr. Qamar in Duarte, 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
Apex Healthcare
CalOptima
Centene
City of Los Angeles
Express Scripts
Inland Empire
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Qamar's office located?
What is Dr. Qamar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Qamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942621685.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Qamar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Qamar
What is Dr. Samina Qamar's specialty?
Dr. Qamar is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Duarte, CA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Qamar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samina Qamar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Qamar is affiliated with City Of Hope - Duarte Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Samina Qamar accepting new patients in Duarte, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samina Qamar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samina Qamar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Qamar's office at (626) 256-4673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samina Qamar?
Please contact Dr. Qamar's office at (626) 256-4673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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