Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Aqel, Gastroenterologist in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Bashar Aqel, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Scottsdale, AZ. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Aqel completed his residency at Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Gastroenterology; Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Aqel is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aqel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aqel’s office at (480) 342-2000.
Where did Dr. Aqel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Gastroenterology; Univ Mo-Columbia Sch Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of Jordan, Fac Of Med, Amman, Jordan
Is Dr. Aqel board certified in Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Bashar Aqel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Aqel speak?
Dr. Aqel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Aqel treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Aqel 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. Aqel. 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:
- Liver Transplant Aftercare
- Liver Transplantation
- Liver Transplant
- Post-liver transplant care
- Liver recipient follow-up
- Liver transplant recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4823: Encounter for aftercare following liver transplant
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:
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
- End-stage alcoholic liver disease
- Severe alcoholic liver scarring
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
- K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fluid in Abdomen
- Other specified liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
- Ascites
- Abdominal fluid buildup
- Peritoneal fluid
- Uncommon liver conditions
- Rare liver diseases
- Specific liver disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
- R188: Other ascites
- K7689: Other specified diseases of liver
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:
- Hemochromatosis
- Hereditary hemochromatosis
- Iron Overload
- Iron Storage Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83119: Hemochromatosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NASH
- Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
- Fatty liver inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
Also known as:
- Liver Cancer
- Childhood Liver Cancer
- Hepatic Cancer
- Hepatocellular Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C220: Liver cell carcinoma
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Liver Failure
- Liver Disease
- Hepatic insufficiency
- Liver dysfunction
- End-stage liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7290: Hepatic failure, unspecified without coma
Which procedures does Dr. Aqel perform as a Gastroenterologist?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bashar Aqel may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Aqel's office.
Does Dr. Aqel accept my insurance?
Dr. Aqel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 342-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Aqel accept in Scottsdale, AZ?
Dr. Aqel in Scottsdale, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
Mutual of Omaha
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Aqel's office located?
What is Dr. Aqel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Aqel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750325957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aqel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Aqel
What is Dr. Bashar Aqel's specialty?
Dr. Aqel is a Gastroenterologist near Scottsdale, AZ. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Aqel to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bashar Aqel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Aqel is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Gastroenterologist?
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Is Bashar Aqel accepting new patients in Scottsdale, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Bashar Aqel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bashar Aqel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Aqel's office at (480) 342-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bashar Aqel?
Please contact Dr. Aqel's office at (480) 342-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bashar Aqel have?
Dr. Bashar Aqel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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