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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Assad, Anesthesiologist in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Sameh Assad, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Irvine, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Assad graduated from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Assad is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Assad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Assad’s office.
Where did Dr. Assad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Anesthesiology; Henry Ford Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa | Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Is Dr. Assad board certified as an Anesthesiologist?
Yes, Dr. Sameh Assad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology
What languages does Dr. Assad speak?
Dr. Assad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assad typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assad 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. Assad. 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:
- Uterine Polyp
- Uterine Disease
- Endometrial Polyp
- Womb Polyp
ICD-10 Codes:
- N840: Polyp of corpus uteri
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Assad typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Assad 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. Assad. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Assad accept my insurance?
Dr. Assad 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. Assad accept in Irvine, CA?
Dr. Assad in Irvine, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
Kaiser Permanente
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Assad's office located?
What is Dr. Assad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Assad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699745406.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Assad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Assad
What is Dr. Sameh Assad's specialty?
Dr. Assad is a Anesthesiologist near Irvine, CA.
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 this Dr. Sameh Assad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Assad is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center, Honorhealth Deer Valley Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma 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 Sameh Assad accepting new patients in Irvine, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sameh Assad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameh Assad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Assad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sameh Assad?
Please contact Dr. Assad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sameh Assad have?
Dr. Sameh Assad is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
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15825 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 200
Irvine, CA 92618