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Dr. Bassam Hammudi, MD

Johnstown, PA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hammudi, Anesthesiologist in Johnstown, PA?

    Dr. Bassam Hammudi, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Johnstown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 34 years. Dr. Hammudi graduated from Baghdad University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Hammudi is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hammudi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hammudi’s office at (717) 812-7687.

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

    • Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Anesthesiology; Maimonides Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Maimonides Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Baghdad University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hammudi speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hammudi typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hammudi 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. Hammudi. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hammudi typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hammudi 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. Hammudi. 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:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Nerve Block Injection
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
    • TAP Block
    • Rectus Sheath Block
    • Abdominal Plane Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64486: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) unilateral; by injection(s) (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Hammudi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hammudi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 812-7687 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hammudi accept in Johnstown, PA?

    Dr. Hammudi in Johnstown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Hammudi's office located?

    Dr. Bassam Hammudi's Primary Practice

    1086 Franklin St

    Johnstown, PA 15905

    (717) 812-7687

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    Dr. Bassam Hammudi's Practice 2

    532 W Pittsburgh St

    Greensburg, PA 15601

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    Dr. Bassam Hammudi's Practice 3

    600 Somerset Ave

    Windber, PA 15963

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hammudi affiliated with?

    Dr. Hammudi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center,Johnstown, PA
    Conemaugh Nason Medical Center,Roaring Spring, PA
    Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center,Meyersdale, PA

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

    Dr. Hammudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558355776.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hammudi?

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

    What is Dr. Bassam Hammudi's specialty?

    Dr. Hammudi is an Anesthesiologist near Johnstown, PA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Bassam Hammudi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Hammudi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Conemaugh Nason Medical Center, Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Bassam Hammudi accepting new patients in Johnstown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Bassam Hammudi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bassam Hammudi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hammudi's office at (717) 812-7687 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Bassam Hammudi?

    Please contact Dr. Hammudi's office at (717) 812-7687 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hammudi's office located?

    Dr. Hammudi's offices are located in Johnstown, PA, Greensburg, PA, and Windber, PA.