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Dr. Sami Zamzam, MD

Grand Rapids, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zamzam, Anesthesiologist in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Sami Zamzam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Grand Rapids, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zamzam completed his residency at Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Anesthesiology and is currently affiliated with Metro Health Hospital. Dr. Zamzam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zamzam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zamzam’s office at (616) 364-4200.

    Where did Dr. Zamzam go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Anesthesiology

    • Medical School: Ross Univ- Sch Of Med & Vet Med- Roseau- Dominica

    Is Dr. Zamzam board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Sami Zamzam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Zamzam speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zamzam typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zamzam 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. Zamzam. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
    • Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Lumbar Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Zamzam typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Zamzam 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. Zamzam. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Chest Wall Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • Thoracic fascial plane block
    • Chest pain injection
    • Nerve block for chest pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64466: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Unilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Bilateral Thoracic Fascial Plane Block for Pain
    • Chest Wall Nerve Block
    • Thoracic Pain Injection (Bilateral)
    • Fascial Plane Block for Chest Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64468: Thoracic Fascial Plane Block, Bilateral; By Injection(S), Including Imaging Guidance, When Performed

    Does Dr. Zamzam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zamzam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (616) 364-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zamzam accept in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Dr. Zamzam in Grand Rapids, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Zamzam's office located?

    Dr. Sami Zamzam's Primary Practice

    3333 Evergreen Dr NE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49525

    (616) 364-4200

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    Metro Health Hospital

    5900 Byron Center Ave SW

    Wyoming, MI 49519

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    Metro Health Park East Outpatient Surgical Center

    1840 Wealthy St SE

    Grand Rapids, MI 49506

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

    Dr. Zamzam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780621268.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zamzam?

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

    What is Dr. Sami Zamzam's specialty?

    Dr. Zamzam is a Anesthesiologist near Grand Rapids, MI.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is this Dr. Sami Zamzam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zamzam is affiliated with Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Henderson Hospital, Corewell Health Pennock 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 Sami Zamzam accepting new patients in Grand Rapids, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Sami Zamzam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sami Zamzam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zamzam's office at (616) 364-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sami Zamzam?

    Please contact Dr. Zamzam's office at (616) 364-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sami Zamzam have?

    Dr. Sami Zamzam is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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