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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hussain, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Waqar Hussain, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hussain is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hussain’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hussain’s office at (210) 757-2200.
Is Dr. Hussain board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Waqar Hussain, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hussain speak?
Dr. Hussain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hussain typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hussain 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. Hussain. 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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hussain typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Waqar Hussain may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hussain accept my insurance?
Dr. Hussain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 757-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hussain accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Hussain in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hussain's office located?
Dr. Waqar Hussain's Primary Practice
12446 West Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 757-2200
What is Dr. Hussain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hussain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427052034.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hussain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hussain
What is Dr. Waqar Hussain's specialty?
Dr. Hussain is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Waqar Hussain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hussain is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, University Hospital-San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Waqar Hussain accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Waqar Hussain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waqar Hussain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office at (210) 757-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waqar Hussain?
Please contact Dr. Hussain's office at (210) 757-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waqar Hussain have?
Dr. Waqar Hussain is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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