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Dr. Ayman Saad, MD

Dr. Ayman Saad, MD

Pulmonologist, Internist, Critical Care Internist

Pasadena, CA

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saad, Pulmonologist in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Ayman Saad, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Pasadena, CA. He has been practicing for over 15 years. Dr. Saad graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences. Dr. Saad is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saad’s office at (626) 486-0181.

    Where did Dr. Saad go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Loma Linda University in California

    • Residency: George Washington University / School of Medicine And Health Sciences

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    What languages does Dr. Saad speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Saad typically treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Saad 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. Saad. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Saad typically perform?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Saad 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. Saad. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Saad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 486-0181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saad accept in Pasadena, CA?

    Dr. Saad in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • HealthRight Group

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • OptumRx Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Saad's office located?

    Dr. Ayman Saad's Primary Practice

    10 Congress St Ste 155

    Pasadena, CA 91105

    (626) 486-0181

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

    Dr. Saad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669679718.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saad?

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

    What is Dr. Ayman Saad's specialty?

    Dr. Saad is a Pulmonologist near Pasadena, CA.

    What does a Pulmonologist do?

    An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.

    Is Dr. Ayman Saad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saad is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center, Alhambra Hospital Medical Center, Adventist Health Glendale 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

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    Is Dr. Ayman Saad accepting new patients in Pasadena, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Ayman Saad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ayman Saad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saad's office at (626) 486-0181 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ayman Saad?

    Please contact Dr. Saad's office at (626) 486-0181 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Saad's office located?

    Dr. Saad's office is located in Pasadena, CA.