Who is Dr. Poordad, Gastroenterologist in San Antonio, TX?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Poordad?
Dr. Fred Poordad, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gastroenterologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Poordad empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hepatitis B & C, Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the San Antonio, TX community, Dr. Poordad is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Poordad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine | University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
What languages does Dr. Poordad speak?
Dr. Poordad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Poordad typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Poordad 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. Poordad. 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:
- Liver Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Cryptogenic cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
- K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver
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:
- Chronic Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C
- Long-term Hepatitis C
- Persistent Hepatitis C
- Hep C
ICD-10 Codes:
- B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Poordad typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Poordad 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. Poordad. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Does Dr. Poordad accept my insurance?
Dr. Poordad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poordad accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Poordad in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Poordad's office located?
What is Dr. Poordad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poordad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174551766.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poordad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poordad