Who is Dr. Vakassi, Cardiologist in Hannibal, MO?
Where did Dr. Vakassi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Barnes-Jewish Hosp, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Louis Connect Care, Cardiovascular Diseases; St Louis Connect Care, Internal Medicine | Mercy Hospital (St Louis) Program
Medical School: Liaquat Med Coll, Univ of Sind, Jamshoro, Pakistan | UNIVERSITY OF SIND
Is Dr. Vakassi board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Vakassi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vakassi speak?
Dr. Vakassi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Vakassi typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Vakassi 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. Vakassi. 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:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Vakassi typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohammad Vakassi 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. Vakassi's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vakassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Vakassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (573) 248-1300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vakassi accept in Hannibal, MO?
Dr. Vakassi in Hannibal, MO 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 Kansas City
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vakassi's office located?
Dr. Mohammad Vakassi's Primary Practice
6500 Hospital Dr
Hannibal, MO 63401
(573) 248-1300
What hospitals are Dr. Vakassi affiliated with?
Dr. Vakassi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Vakassi's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vakassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184602096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vakassi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vakassi