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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. Dr. Abu Said is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Said’s practice accepts 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 as an 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 an 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does Dr. Abu Said perform?
As an Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Abu Said 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. 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:
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- LAA Closure
- Watchman Procedure
- Heart Appendage Sealing
- Stroke Prevention Device Implant
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Heart artery calcification treatment
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
CPT Codes:
- 33340: Percutaneous transcatheter closure of the left atrial appendage with endocardial implant, including fluoroscopy, transseptal puncture, catheter placement(s), left atrial angiography, left atrial appendage angiography, when performed, and radiological supervision and interpretation
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Dual-Chamber Pacemaker Insertion
- Permanent Pacemaker Placement
- Atrial and Ventricular Pacemaker
- Heart Rhythm Device Implantation
CPT Codes:
- 33208: Insertion of new or replacement of permanent pacemaker with transvenous electrode(s); atrial and ventricular
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
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Other Health Care Provider
State of Tennessee
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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