Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abu Said, Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, TX?
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 an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Abu Said typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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
What procedures does an Interventional Cardiologist like Dr. Abu Said typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Abu Said affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Abu Said has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Abu Said's NPI number?A 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