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Dr. Amaar Ghazale, MD

Dr. Amaar Ghazale, MD

Bangor, ME

18 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghazale, Gastroenterologist in Bangor, ME?

    Dr. Amaar Ghazale, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Bangor, ME with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 18 years and is board certified. Dr. Ghazale completed his residency at Emory University Hospital. Dr. Ghazale is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghazale’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghazale’s office at (207) 973-4266.

    Where did Dr. Ghazale go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Emory University Hospital

    Is Dr. Ghazale board certified as a Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Amaar Ghazale, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ghazale speak?

    Dr. Ghazale and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Ghazale treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ghazale 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. Ghazale. 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:

    • Stomach or Duodenum Polyp
    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Polyp
    • Duodenal Polyp
    • Stomach Growth
    • Gastric Condition
    • Duodenal Condition
    • Digestive System Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K317: Polyp of stomach and duodenum
    • K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Stones
    • Gallstones
    • Choledocholithiasis
    • Biliary duct calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8050: Calculus of bile duct without cholangitis or cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Pancreatic Cyst
    • Pancreatic Disease
    • Cyst on Pancreas
    • Pancreatic Pseudocyst
    • Fluid Sac on Pancreas

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K862: Cyst of pancreas

    Also known as:

    • Benign Transverse Colon Polyp
    • Benign Cecum Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous transverse colon growth
    • Transverse colon adenoma
    • Transverse colon benign tumor
    • Non-cancerous cecum growth
    • Cecal adenoma
    • Cecum benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D123: Benign neoplasm of transverse colon
    • D120: Benign neoplasm of cecum

    What procedures does Dr. Ghazale perform?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Ghazale 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. Ghazale. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Tissue Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Balloon Dilation
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible colonoscopy with EMR
    • Endoscopic mucosal resection (colon)
    • Colon polyp removal during colonoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Dilation
    • Colon Dilation during Colonoscopy
    • Endoscopic Balloon Dilation of Colon

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45390: Colonoscopy, flexible; with endoscopic mucosal resection
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45386: Colonoscopy, flexible; with transendoscopic balloon dilation

    Also known as:

    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound
    • EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound
    • EUS (Endoscopic Ultrasound)
    • Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Ultrasound
    • Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
    • Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
    • EGD with Balloon Widening
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample
    • EGD with Mucosal Resection
    • Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
    • Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 43237: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures
    • 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Sphincterotomy
    • ERCP with Bile or Pancreatic Duct Stent Removal
    • ERCP with Stent Placement
    • ERCP for Bile/Pancreatic Stent Exchange
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile duct scope
    • Pancreatic duct scope
    • Papillotomy
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
    • Bile Duct Stent Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Foreign Body Removal
    • ERCP Stone Removal
    • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography with Stent
    • Bile Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Pancreatic Duct Stent Placement via ERCP
    • Bile duct stent replacement (ERCP)
    • Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography with stent exchange
    • Biliary stent removal and replacement
    • Pancreatic duct stent exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 43262: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with sphincterotomy/papillotomy
    • 43275: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of foreign body(s) or stent(s) from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)
    • 43274: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with placement of endoscopic stent into biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent
    • 43276: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal and exchange of stent(s), biliary or pancreatic duct, including pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed, including sphincterotomy, when performed, each stent exchanged

    Also known as:

    • ERCP with Gallstone Removal
    • ERCP
    • Endoscopic Gallstone Removal
    • Biliary Duct Stone Removal
    • Pancreatic Duct Cleaning

    CPT Codes:

    • 43264: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP); with removal of calculi/debris from biliary/pancreatic duct(s)

    Also known as:

    • Endoscopic Tube Placement into Bile or Pancreatic Duct
    • ERCP Cannulation
    • Bile Duct Cannulation
    • Pancreatic Duct Access (Endoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 43273: Endoscopic cannulation of papilla with direct visualization of pancreatic/common bile duct(s) (List separately in addition to code(s) for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Upper GI Endoscopy with Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with EUS-FNA
    • Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Esophageal/Stomach Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43238: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s), (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination limited to the esophagus, stomach or duodenum, and adjacent structures)

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound (EUS)
    • EGD with endoscopic ultrasound
    • Esophageal ultrasound
    • Stomach ultrasound endoscopy
    • Duodenal ultrasound endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43259: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic ultrasound examination, including the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Ultrasound and Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • Ultrasound
    • EGD with Endoscopic Ultrasound Biopsy
    • Transoral EUS-FNA
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43242: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic ultrasound-guided intramural or transmural fine needle aspiration/biopsy(s) (includes endoscopic ultrasound examination of the esophagus, stomach, and either the duodenum or a surgically altered stomach where the jejunum is examined distal to the anastomosis)

    Does Dr. Ghazale accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghazale accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (207) 973-4266 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghazale accept in Bangor, ME?

    Dr. Ghazale in Bangor, ME accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • First Medical Health Plan

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • Transamerica Life Insurance

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    Where is Dr. Ghazale's office located?

    Dr. Amaar Ghazale's Primary Practice

    489 State St

    Bangor, ME 04401

    (207) 973-4266

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    Dr. Amaar Ghazale's Practice 2

    444 FM 1959 Rd Ste A

    Houston, TX 77034

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    What is Dr. Ghazale's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Ghazale's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578536231.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghazale?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghazale

    What is Dr. Amaar Ghazale's specialty?

    Dr. Ghazale is a Gastroenterologist near Bangor, ME. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Ghazale to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amaar Ghazale affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghazale is affiliated with Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland 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 Amaar Ghazale accepting new patients in Bangor, ME?

    Yes, Dr. Amaar Ghazale is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amaar Ghazale offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghazale's office at (207) 973-4266 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amaar Ghazale?

    Please contact Dr. Ghazale's office at (207) 973-4266 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amaar Ghazale have?

    Dr. Amaar Ghazale is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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