Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD
Little Rock, AR
18 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waqas, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Little Rock, AR. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Waqas is fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waqas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waqas’s office at (501) 255-6000.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Waqas?
Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Waqas empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Heart Failure, Transplant Medicine-Heart, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD), or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Little Rock/AR community, Dr. Waqas is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Waqas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Waqas board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Waqas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Waqas speak?
Dr. Waqas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Waqas treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Waqas 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. Waqas. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Hypertension from Left Heart Disease
- Secondary Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- Pulmonary arterial hypertension
- Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
- PAH
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs due to Heart Failure
- Left-Sided Heart Disease Pulmonary Hypertension
- Heart-Related Lung Hypertension
- High blood pressure in lung arteries (secondary)
- Secondary PAH
- Lung artery hypertension from other causes
ICD-10 Codes:
- I270: Primary pulmonary hypertension
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
- I2722: Pulmonary hypertension due to left heart disease
- I2721: Secondary pulmonary arterial hypertension
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
- X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
- Enlarged heart muscle
- DCM
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Which procedures does Dr. Waqas perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Muhammad Waqas 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. Waqas' office.
Does Dr. Waqas accept my insurance?
Dr. Waqas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (501) 255-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waqas accept in Little Rock, AR?
Dr. Waqas in Little Rock, AR accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Arkansas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Waqas' office located?
What is Dr. Waqas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waqas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609060334.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waqas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waqas
What is Dr. Muhammad Waqas's specialty?
Dr. Waqas is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Little Rock, AR. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Waqas to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Muhammad Waqas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waqas is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Muhammad Waqas accepting new patients in Little Rock, AR?
Yes, Dr. Muhammad Waqas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Muhammad Waqas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waqas's office at (501) 255-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Muhammad Waqas?
Please contact Dr. Waqas's office at (501) 255-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Muhammad Waqas have?
Dr. Muhammad Waqas is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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