Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assi, Cardiologist in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Nizar Assi, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Fort Smith, AR with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Assi graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Assi is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assi’s office at (618) 498-6402.
Where did Dr. Assi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Louis Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Louis Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Luke'S Hosp, Internal Medicine; St Louis Univ Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | St Louis University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India
What languages does Dr. Assi speak?
Dr. Assi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Assi treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Assi 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. Assi. 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:
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Ventricular Tachycardia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
- VT
- V-tach
- Fast heart rhythm
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
- I4720: Ventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Rheumatic Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Disease
- Heart Valve Disease
- Streptococcal Infection
- Rheumatic Heart Valve Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I081: Rheumatic disorders of both mitral and tricuspid valves
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Assi perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nizar Assi 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. Assi's office.
Does Dr. Assi accept my insurance?
Dr. Assi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 498-6402 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Assi accept in Fort Smith, AR?
Dr. Assi in Fort Smith, 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
Allied Benefit Systems
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Assi's office located?
Dr. Nizar Assi's Primary Practice
7001 Rogers Ave Ste 401A
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(618) 498-6402
What is Dr. Assi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194772954.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assi
What is Dr. Nizar Assi's specialty?
Dr. Assi is a Cardiologist near Fort Smith, AR. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Assi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nizar Assi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assi is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Fort Smith 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
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Is Nizar Assi accepting new patients in Fort Smith, AR?
Yes, Dr. Nizar Assi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nizar Assi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office at (618) 498-6402 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nizar Assi?
Please contact Dr. Assi's office at (618) 498-6402 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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