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Dr. Amir Etemad, MD

Gilbert, AZ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Etemad, Hospitalist in Gilbert, AZ?

    Dr. Amir Etemad, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Gilbert, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Etemad is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Etemad’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Etemad’s office at (480) 543-2000.

    Is Dr. Etemad board certified in Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Etemad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Etemad speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Etemad treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Etemad 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. Etemad. 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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Etemad perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amir Etemad may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Etemad's office.

    Does Dr. Etemad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Etemad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 543-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Etemad accept in Gilbert, AZ?

    Dr. Etemad in Gilbert, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Banner Health

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mercy Care Plan

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Etemad's office located?

    Dr. Amir Etemad's Primary Practice

    1900 N Higley Rd

    Gilbert, AZ 85234

    (480) 543-2000

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    Dr. Amir Etemad's Practice 2

    1800 E Florence Blvd

    Casa Grande, AZ 85122

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    Dr. Amir Etemad's Practice 3

    2946 E Banner Gateway Dr

    Gilbert, AZ 85234

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

    Dr. Etemad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295932408.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Etemad?

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

    What is Dr. Amir Etemad's specialty?

    Dr. Etemad is a Hospitalist near Gilbert, AZ. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Etemad to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amir Etemad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Etemad is affiliated with Banner Gateway Medical 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 Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Amir Etemad accepting new patients in Gilbert, AZ?

    Yes, Dr. Amir Etemad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amir Etemad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Etemad's office at (480) 543-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amir Etemad?

    Please contact Dr. Etemad's office at (480) 543-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amir Etemad have?

    Dr. Amir Etemad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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