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Dr. Sami Assad, MD

Portsmouth, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Assad, Family Medicine Specialist in Portsmouth, RI?

    Dr. Sami Assad, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Portsmouth, RI with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Assad is fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assad’s office at (401) 606-4510.

    What languages does Dr. Assad speak?

    Dr. Assad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Assad typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Assad 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. Assad. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Assad typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sami Assad may include:

    Please contact Dr. Assad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Assad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Assad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 606-4510 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Assad accept in Portsmouth, RI?

    Dr. Assad in Portsmouth, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Point32Health

    • State of Rhode Island

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Assad's office located?

    Dr. Sami Assad's Primary Practice

    2444 E Main Rd

    Portsmouth, RI 02871

    (401) 606-4510

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    Dr. Sami Assad's Practice 2

    20 Southwest Ave

    Jamestown, RI 02835

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    Dr. Sami Assad's Practice 3

    50 Memorial Blvd

    Newport, RI 02840

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    What is Dr. Assad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Assad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649664756.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assad?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assad

    What is Dr. Sami Assad's specialty?

    Dr. Assad is a Family Medicine Specialist near Portsmouth, RI.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Sami Assad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Assad is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, Ma 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 Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Sami Assad accepting new patients in Portsmouth, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Sami Assad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sami Assad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Assad's office at (401) 606-4510 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sami Assad?

    Please contact Dr. Assad's office at (401) 606-4510 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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