Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawar, Rheumatologist in Carbondale, IL?
Where did Dr. Sawar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Sawar board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Amar Sawar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sawar speak?
Dr. Sawar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Sawar typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Sawar 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. Sawar. 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:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Widespread Nerve Damage
- Generalized Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6289: Other specified polyneuropathies
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0589: Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Restless Legs
- Restless legs syndrome
- RLS
- Willis-Ekbom Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G2581: Restless legs syndrome
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Sawar typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Amar Sawar may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Sawar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sawar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (612) 625-2495 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawar accept in Carbondale, IL?
Dr. Sawar in Carbondale, IL 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
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Illinois
Tower Life Insurance Company
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sawar's office located?
Dr. Amar Sawar's Primary Practice
2421 W Main St Ste A
Carbondale, IL 62901
(612) 625-2495
What hospitals are Dr. Sawar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sawar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sawar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245280445.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawar