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Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi, MD

Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi, MD

Hammond, LA

27 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Mikdadi, Cardiologist in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hammond, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 27 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mikdadi graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine Program. Dr. Mikdadi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mikdadi’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mikdadi’s office at (985) 974-9278.

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

    • Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Jordan University Science and Techology Faculty Of Med Irbid Jordan | Baylor College of Medicine | Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of Medicine

    Is Dr. Mikdadi board certified in Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mikdadi speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Mikdadi treat?

    As a Cardiologist, Dr. Mikdadi 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. Mikdadi. 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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
    • Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
    • Chest Pain from Heart Disease
    • Angina Pectoris

    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

    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:

    • Sick Sinus Syndrome
    • Heart Palpitations
    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Arrhythmia
    • Sick sinus syndrome
    • Sinus Node Dysfunction
    • Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
    • SSS
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I495: Sick sinus syndrome
    • R002: Palpitations
    • I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Dilated Cardiomyopathy
    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Familial dilated cardiomyopathy
    • X-linked dilated cardiomyopathy
    • Enlarged heart muscle
    • DCM

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I420: Dilated cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Circulatory System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-cardiac surgery care
    • Vascular surgery aftercare
    • Heart surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48812: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the circulatory system

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Mikdadi perform as a Cardiologist?

    As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mikdadi's office.

    Does Dr. Mikdadi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mikdadi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (985) 974-9278 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mikdadi accept in Hammond, LA?

    Dr. Mikdadi in Hammond, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mikdadi's office located?

    Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi's Primary Practice

    16033 Doctors Blvd

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 974-9278

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    Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi's Practice 2

    16065 Lamonte Dr

    Hammond, LA 70403

    (985) 892-7070

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    Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi's Practice 3

    71070 Highway 21

    Covington, LA 70433

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

    Dr. Mikdadi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881696078.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mikdadi?

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

    What is Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi's specialty?

    Dr. Mikdadi is a Cardiologist near Hammond, LA. 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. Mikdadi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Mikdadi is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center 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 Cardiologist?

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    Is Ghiath Mikdadi accepting new patients in Hammond, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mikdadi's office at (985) 974-9278 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghiath Mikdadi?

    Please contact Dr. Mikdadi's office at (985) 974-9278 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi have?

    Dr. Ghiath Mikdadi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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