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Dr. Ansar Hassan, MD

Thoracic Surgeon

Portland, ME

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hassan, Thoracic Surgeon in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Ansar Hassan, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Portland, ME with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hassan is fluent in English, French, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hassan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hassan’s office at (207) 773-8161.

    What languages does Dr. Hassan speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Hassan typically treat?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Hassan 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. Hassan. 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:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Narrowed Aortic Valve
    • Mitral Valve Prolapse
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation
    • Aortic Valve Stenosis
    • Tight Aortic Valve
    • Floppy mitral valve
    • Barlow's syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
    • I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
    • I341: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
    • Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
    • CABG
    • Heart Bypass Graft
    • Bypass Surgery Graft

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft

    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:

    • Other Post-Surgery Condition
    • Postoperative State
    • Recovery After Surgery
    • Surgical Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states

    What procedures does a Thoracic Surgeon like Dr. Hassan typically perform?

    As a Thoracic Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Ansar Hassan may include:

    Please contact Dr. Hassan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Hassan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hassan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 773-8161 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hassan accept in Portland, ME?

    Dr. Hassan in Portland, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Martin's Point Health Care

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • Point32Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hassan's office located?

    Dr. Ansar Hassan's Primary Practice

    818 Congress St

    Portland, ME 04102

    (207) 773-8161

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    Dr. Ansar Hassan's Practice 2

    99 Campus Ave

    Lewiston, ME 04240

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    Dr. Ansar Hassan's Practice 3

    96 Campus Dr Ste 100

    Scarborough, ME 04074

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

    Dr. Hassan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689859332.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hassan?

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

    What is Dr. Ansar Hassan's specialty?

    Dr. Hassan is a Thoracic Surgeon near Portland, ME.

    What does a Thoracic Surgeon do?

    A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty.

    Is Dr. Ansar Hassan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hassan is affiliated with Mainehealth Maine Medical Center Portland, Mid Coast Hospital, Pen Bay Medical Center, Mainegeneral Medical Center, Central Maine Medical Center, Northern Light Mercy 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

    When to see a Thoracic Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Thoracic Surgeon. Explore 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 Dr. Ansar Hassan accepting new patients in Portland, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Ansar Hassan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ansar Hassan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hassan's office at (207) 773-8161 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ansar Hassan?

    Please contact Dr. Hassan's office at (207) 773-8161 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hassan's office located?

    Dr. Hassan's offices are located in Portland, ME, Lewiston, ME, and Scarborough, ME.