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Who is Dr. Abu Said, Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Ghassan Abu Said, MD is an Interventional Cardiologist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Abu Said is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Said’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Said’s office at (256) 766-8570.
Is Dr. Abu Said board certified in Interventional Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Abu Said, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abu Said speak?
Dr. Abu Said and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Abu Said treat?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Abu Said 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. Abu Said. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Having a Coronary Angioplasty Implant or Graft
- Angioplasty
- Coronary stent
- Heart artery graft
- Angioplasty device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z955: Presence of coronary angioplasty implant and graft
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Abu Said perform as a Interventional Cardiologist?
As a Interventional Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ghassan Abu Said may include:
- Balloon Angioplasty / Stent
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Heart Valve Repair / Valvuloplasty
- Pacemaker Implant
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abu Said's office.
Does Dr. Abu Said accept my insurance?
Dr. Abu Said accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 766-8570 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Said accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Abu Said in San Antonio, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abu Said's office located?
Dr. Ghassan Abu Said's Primary Practice
6800 W Interstate 10 Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78201
(256) 766-8570
What is Dr. Abu Said's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abu Said's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487858072.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Said?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abu Said
What is Dr. Ghassan Abu Said's specialty?
Dr. Abu Said is a Interventional Cardiologist near San Antonio, TX. A branch of medicine within cardiology that employs advanced imaging and diagnostic techniques to assess blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and heart chambers. This specialty also utilizes technical procedures and medications to address abnormalities that affect cardiovascular function. Contact Dr. Abu Said to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghassan Abu Said affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abu Said is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital - San Antonio 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
Where can I learn more about Interventional Cardiologist?
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Is Ghassan Abu Said accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ghassan Abu Said is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghassan Abu Said offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abu Said's office at (256) 766-8570 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Abu Said?
Please contact Dr. Abu Said's office at (256) 766-8570 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghassan Abu Said have?
Dr. Ghassan Abu Said is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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