Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakir, Cardiologist in Birmingham, AL?
Where did Dr. Bakir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Al Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; Emory Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Bakir board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Bakir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bakir speak?
Dr. Bakir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Bakir typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Bakir 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. Bakir. 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:
- 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Bakir typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Bakir 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
Please contact Dr. Bakir's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bakir accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakir 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. Bakir accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Bakir in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Alabama
UnitedHealth Group
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Bakir's office located?
Dr. Stephen Bakir's Primary Practice
3980 Colonnade Pkwy
Birmingham, AL 35243
(205) 510-5000
What hospitals are Dr. Bakir affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bakir has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bakir's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104815877.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakir