26 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abubakr, Internist in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Hala Abubakr, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Sun City, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Abubakr completed her residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Abubakr is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abubakr’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abubakr’s office at (623) 977-7201.
Where did Dr. Abubakr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Gezira Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Abubakr board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Hala Abubakr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Abubakr speak?
Dr. Abubakr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Abubakr typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Abubakr 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. Abubakr. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Abubakr typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Abubakr 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. Abubakr. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Abubakr accept my insurance?
Dr. Abubakr accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (623) 977-7201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abubakr accept in Sun City, AZ?
Dr. Abubakr in Sun City, 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
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
HealthRight Group
Medicare
Mercy Care
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Abubakr's office located?
105 Sun City West Health Center
13991 W Grand Ave Ste 105
Sun City, AZ 85374
(623) 977-7201
What is Dr. Abubakr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abubakr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780676437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abubakr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abubakr
What is Dr. Hala Abubakr's specialty?
Dr. Abubakr is a Internist near Sun City, AZ.
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. Hala Abubakr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abubakr is affiliated with Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Banner Boswell Medical Center, Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center 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 Hala Abubakr accepting new patients in Sun City, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Hala Abubakr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hala Abubakr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abubakr's office at (623) 977-7201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hala Abubakr?
Please contact Dr. Abubakr's office at (623) 977-7201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hala Abubakr have?
Dr. Hala Abubakr is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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