Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Altajar, Cardiologist in Arcadia, FL?
Where did Dr. Altajar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Altajar board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Altajar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Altajar speak?
Dr. Altajar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
- Spanish
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Altajar typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Altajar 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. Altajar. 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:
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25119: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unspecified angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Heart-Related Chest Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- I209: Angina pectoris, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Altajar typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Bassam Altajar 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
Please contact Dr. Altajar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Altajar accept my insurance?
Dr. Altajar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (863) 491-8889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Altajar accept in Arcadia, FL?
Dr. Altajar in Arcadia, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Altajar's office located?
Dr. Bassam Altajar's Primary Practice
425 Nursing Home Dr
Arcadia, FL 34266
(863) 491-8889
What hospitals are Dr. Altajar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Altajar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Altajar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Altajar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013945815.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Altajar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Altajar