MA
21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Awar, Specialist in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Maher Awar, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Yuma, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified. Dr. Awar is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Awar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Awar’s office at (928) 317-1119.
What languages does Dr. Awar speak?
Dr. Awar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Awar treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Awar 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. Awar. 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension
- Vascular Disease
- High Venous Pressure
- Chronic Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Stasis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87399: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with other complications of unspecified lower extremity
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Does Dr. Awar accept my insurance?
Dr. Awar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (928) 317-1119 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Awar accept in Yuma, AZ?
Dr. Awar in Yuma, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
Christian Healthcare Ministries
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Awar's office located?
What is Dr. Awar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Awar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1124052154.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Awar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Awar
What is Dr. Maher Awar's specialty?
Dr. Awar is a Specialist near Yuma, AZ. Contact Dr. Awar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Maher Awar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Awar is affiliated with Yuma Regional Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Maher Awar accepting new patients in Yuma, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Maher Awar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maher Awar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Awar's office at (928) 317-1119 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maher Awar?
Please contact Dr. Awar's office at (928) 317-1119 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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