28 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Abdullah, Vascular Surgeon in Bettendorf, IA?
Dr. Afzal Abdullah, MD is a Vascular Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bettendorf, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Abdullah completed his residency at Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Abdullah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abdullah’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abdullah’s office.
Where did Dr. Abdullah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Nat'L Naval Med Ctr, General Surgery
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Abdullah board certified as a Vascular Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Afzal Abdullah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Abdullah speak?
Dr. Abdullah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Abdullah typically treat?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abdullah 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. Abdullah. 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:
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- AAA
- Aorta Bulge
ICD-10 Codes:
- I7143: Infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture
- I7140: Abdominal aortic aneurysm, without rupture, unspecified
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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
What procedures does a Vascular Surgeon like Dr. Abdullah typically perform?
As a Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Abdullah 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. Abdullah. 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:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Artery Catheter Placement
- Catheter Placement in Aorta
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
- Selective Arterial Catheterization
- Diagnostic Artery Catheter
- Abdominal Artery Catheter
- Aortic catheterization
- Aorta access procedure
- Main artery catheter insertion
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36245: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; each first order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
- 36200: Introduction of catheter, aorta
Also known as:
- Iliac Artery Blood Flow Restoration with Balloon Angioplasty
- Iliac Artery Angioplasty
- Endovascular Iliac Revascularization
- Pelvic Artery Widening
CPT Codes:
- 37220: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, iliac artery, unilateral, initial vessel; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Angioplasty (Femoral/Popliteal)
- Femoral Artery Angioplasty
- Popliteal Artery Angioplasty
- Leg Artery Revascularization
CPT Codes:
- 37224: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with transluminal angioplasty
Also known as:
- Creation of AV Fistula with Graft for Dialysis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation (Graft)
- Dialysis Access Graft
- Non-Autogenous AV Fistula
- Synthetic Graft for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36830: Creation of arteriovenous fistula by other than direct arteriovenous anastomosis (separate procedure); nonautogenous graft (eg, biological collagen, thermoplastic graft)
Also known as:
- Vein Closure with Chemical Adhesive
- Endovenous Chemical Ablation
- Varicose Vein Glue Treatment
- Cyanoacrylate Vein Ablation
- VenaSeal Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 36482: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, by transcatheter delivery of a chemical adhesive (eg, cyanoacrylate) remote from the access site, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Creation
- AV Fistula Surgery
- Cimino Fistula
- Vascular Access for Dialysis
CPT Codes:
- 36821: Arteriovenous anastomosis, open; direct, any site (eg, Cimino type) (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Abdullah accept my insurance?
Dr. Abdullah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abdullah accept in Bettendorf, IA?
Dr. Abdullah in Bettendorf, IA 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 Association
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Abdullah's office located?
What is Dr. Abdullah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abdullah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932199395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abdullah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abdullah
What is Dr. Afzal Abdullah's specialty?
Dr. Abdullah is a Vascular Surgeon near Bettendorf, IA.
What does a Vascular Surgeon do?
A vascular surgeon specializes in the management of surgical disorders related to blood vessels, excluding those of the heart and intracranial vessels.
Is this Dr. Afzal Abdullah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Abdullah is affiliated with Genesis Medical Center, Davenport, East Rusholme Street, Genesis Medical Center-Silvis, Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt, Mercyone Clinton Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital 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 Afzal Abdullah accepting new patients in Bettendorf, IA?
Yes, Dr. Afzal Abdullah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afzal Abdullah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abdullah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afzal Abdullah?
Please contact Dr. Abdullah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Afzal Abdullah have?
Dr. Afzal Abdullah is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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