33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ashraf, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Raashid Ashraf, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ashraf completed his residency at Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; New Hanover Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Nuclear Medicine. Dr. Ashraf is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ashraf’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ashraf’s office at (205) 510-5000.
Where did Dr. Ashraf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, Cardiovascular Diseases; New Hanover Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Nuclear Medicine
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan
Is Dr. Ashraf board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Raashid Ashraf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ashraf speak?
Dr. Ashraf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Ashraf treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Ashraf 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. Ashraf. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Arrhythmia
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- SVT
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Tricuspid Valve Insufficiency
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Leaky tricuspid valve
- Tricuspid regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I361: Nonrheumatic tricuspid (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
- Precordial pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Stenosis
- Blocked Carotid Artery
- Neck Artery Disease
- Carotid Artery Narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries
Also known as:
- Severe Obesity
- Body Weight
- Obesity
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- High Body Mass Index
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z684: Body mass index [BMI] 40 or greater, adult
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Which procedures does Dr. Ashraf perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Raashid Ashraf may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ashraf's office.
Does Dr. Ashraf accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashraf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 510-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ashraf accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Ashraf in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Alabama
UnitedHealthcare
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Ashraf's office located?
Dr. Raashid Ashraf's Primary Practice
3980 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 510-5000
What is Dr. Ashraf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ashraf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760471437.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ashraf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ashraf
What is Dr. Raashid Ashraf's specialty?
Dr. Ashraf is a Cardiologist near Birmingham, AL. 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. Ashraf to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Raashid Ashraf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf is affiliated with Brookwood Baptist 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 Raashid Ashraf accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Raashid Ashraf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Raashid Ashraf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (205) 510-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Raashid Ashraf?
Please contact Dr. Ashraf's office at (205) 510-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Raashid Ashraf have?
Dr. Raashid Ashraf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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