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Dr. Rony Najjar, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Huntsville, AL

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Najjar, Trauma Surgeon in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Rony Najjar, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Najjar graduated from Drexel University College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery. Dr. Najjar is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najjar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najjar’s office at (256) 265-2895.

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

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, General Surgery | Jackson Memorial Hospital/Jackson Health System Program

    • Medical School: Drexel University College Of Medicine | MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Najjar board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Rony Najjar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Najjar speak?

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

    • English
    • French
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Najjar typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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 Respiratory Failure
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Disease
    • Infection
    • Contagious Illness
    • Communicable disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B999: Unspecified infectious disease

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Ventral Hernia
    • Hernia
    • Abdominal Wall Hernia
    • Epigastric Hernia
    • Spigelian Hernia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Najjar typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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:

    • Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
    • Central Line Removal
    • Tunneled Catheter Extraction
    • Venous Access Device Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Central Venous Catheter Insertion
    • Tunneled central line placement
    • Central venous access device insertion
    • Hickman catheter insertion
    • Broviac catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36558: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump; age 5 years or older

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal with X-ray
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy with Cholangiography
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 47563: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy with cholangiography

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Does Dr. Najjar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Najjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 265-2895 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Najjar accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Najjar in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?

    Dr. Rony Najjar's Primary Practice

    201 Sivley Rd SW Ste 400

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 265-2895

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    Dr. Rony Najjar's Practice 2

    107 Governors Dr SW

    Huntsville, AL 35801

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    What hospitals are Dr. Najjar affiliated with?

    Dr. Najjar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Jackson Memorial Hospital,Miami, FL

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

    Dr. Najjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508831181.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najjar?

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

    What is Dr. Rony Najjar's specialty?

    Dr. Najjar is a Trauma Surgeon near Huntsville, AL.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Rony Najjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Najjar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jackson Memorial Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Dr. Rony Najjar accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Rony Najjar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rony Najjar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (256) 265-2895 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rony Najjar?

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (256) 265-2895 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?

    Dr. Najjar's office is located in Huntsville, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rony Najjar have?

    Dr. Rony Najjar is certified by the American Board of Surgery.