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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghazal, Hospitalist in Carson, CA?
Dr. Bahij Ghazal, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Carson, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ghazal is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghazal’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghazal’s office at (951) 845-0313.
Is Dr. Ghazal board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Bahij Ghazal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ghazal speak?
Dr. Ghazal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Ghazal treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ghazal 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. Ghazal. 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
- 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Which procedures does Dr. Ghazal perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bahij Ghazal may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghazal's office.
Does Dr. Ghazal accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghazal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 845-0313 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghazal accept in Carson, CA?
Dr. Ghazal in Carson, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Territories
All Other Third Party
Centene
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
OptumRx
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghazal's office located?
Dr. Bahij Ghazal's Primary Practice
824 E Carson St Ste 104
Carson, CA 90745
(951) 845-0313
What is Dr. Ghazal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghazal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912180233.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghazal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghazal
What is Dr. Bahij Ghazal's specialty?
Dr. Ghazal is a Hospitalist near Carson, CA. 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. Ghazal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bahij Ghazal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghazal is affiliated with Huntington Hospital (pasadena, Ca), Usc Arcadia Hospital 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 Bahij Ghazal accepting new patients in Carson, CA?
Yes, Dr. Bahij Ghazal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bahij Ghazal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghazal's office at (951) 845-0313 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bahij Ghazal?
Please contact Dr. Ghazal's office at (951) 845-0313 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bahij Ghazal have?
Dr. Bahij Ghazal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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