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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ameer, Cardiologist in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Fawzi Ameer, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Sioux Falls, SD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ameer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ameer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ameer’s office at (845) 453-8698.
What languages does Dr. Ameer speak?
Dr. Ameer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ameer treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ameer 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. Ameer. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Abnormal Heart Imaging Results
- Heart Health Tests
- Abnormal cardiac scan
- Unusual heart test results
- Abnormal coronary imaging
ICD-10 Codes:
- R931: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of heart and coronary circulation
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Which procedures does Dr. Ameer perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Fawzi Ameer may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ameer's office.
Does Dr. Ameer accept my insurance?
Dr. Ameer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 453-8698 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ameer accept in Sioux Falls, SD?
Dr. Ameer in Sioux Falls, SD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Avera Health
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medica
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
PrimeWest Health
State of South Dakota
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Ameer's office located?
What is Dr. Ameer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ameer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790195402.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ameer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ameer
What is Dr. Fawzi Ameer's specialty?
Dr. Ameer is a Cardiologist near Sioux Falls, SD. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Ameer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fawzi Ameer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ameer is affiliated with Avera Heart Hospital, Avera Mckennan Hospital & University Health Center 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 Fawzi Ameer accepting new patients in Sioux Falls, SD?
Yes, Dr. Fawzi Ameer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fawzi Ameer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ameer's office at (845) 453-8698 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fawzi Ameer?
Please contact Dr. Ameer's office at (845) 453-8698 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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