22 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Zaher, Internist in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Medhat Zaher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Altoona, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Zaher is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zaher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zaher’s office at (814) 942-2411.
Is Dr. Zaher board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Medhat Zaher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zaher speak?
Dr. Zaher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Zaher typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Zaher 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. Zaher. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Zaher typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Zaher performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Zaher. 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 here.
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36247: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial third order or more selective abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Temporary Pacemaker Electrode Insertion
- Temporary Cardiac Pacing Lead Placement
- Transvenous Pacemaker Catheter Insertion
- Single Chamber Temporary Pacemaker
CPT Codes:
- 33210: Insertion or replacement of temporary transvenous single chamber cardiac electrode or pacemaker catheter (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Temporary Heart Pump Insertion
- Percutaneous VAD Insertion
- Temporary Left Ventricular Assist Device
- Heart Support Device Placement
- Heart Pump Placement
CPT Codes:
- 33990: Insertion of ventricular assist device, percutaneous, including radiological supervision and interpretation; left heart, arterial access only
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Lithotripsy
- Heart Artery Shockwave Treatment
- Heart artery shockwave therapy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
- Percutaneous coronary lithotripsy
- Coronary artery calcification treatment
- Coronary lithotripsy
- Heart artery calcification treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92972: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 0715T: Percutaneous transluminal coronary lithotripsy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Zaher accept my insurance?
Dr. Zaher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (814) 942-2411 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zaher accept in Altoona, PA?
Dr. Zaher in Altoona, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Zaher's office located?
What is Dr. Zaher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zaher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760438857.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zaher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zaher
What is Dr. Medhat Zaher's specialty?
Dr. Zaher is a Internist near Altoona, PA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Medhat Zaher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zaher is affiliated with Upmc Altoona, Indiana Regional Medical Center, Independence Health Westmoreland 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 Medhat Zaher accepting new patients in Altoona, PA?
Yes, Dr. Medhat Zaher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Medhat Zaher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zaher's office at (814) 942-2411 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Medhat Zaher?
Please contact Dr. Zaher's office at (814) 942-2411 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Medhat Zaher have?
Dr. Medhat Zaher is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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