38 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bakr, Cardiologist in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Omar Bakr, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Lansing, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bakr graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Bakr is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bakr’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bakr’s office.
Where did Dr. Bakr go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Michigan Medical Center | University Of Nebraska - Cardiology
Residency: Univ Of Ne Med Ctr, Cardiovascular Diseases; Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Bakr board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Omar Bakr, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 1992, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008
What languages does Dr. Bakr speak?
Dr. Bakr and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Bakr treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Bakr 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. Bakr. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Slow Heart Rate
- First-Degree Heart Block
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Right Bundle Branch Block
- Fast Heartbeat
- Atrial Flutter
- Heart Palpitations
- Other Heart Rhythm Disorder
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- First-Degree AV Block
- Mild Heart Block
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- RBBB
- Right Heart Block
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- A-flutter
- Heart flutter
- Rapid atrial rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Cardiac Dysrhythmia
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Heart Rhythm Problems
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I440: Atrioventricular block, first degree
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- I4510: Unspecified right bundle-branch block
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4892: Unspecified atrial flutter
- R002: Palpitations
- I498: Other specified cardiac arrhythmias
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, 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:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
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:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Disease
- Cardiomegaly
- Big heart
- Heart enlargement
ICD-10 Codes:
- I517: Cardiomegaly
Also known as:
- Left Bundle Branch Block
- Arrhythmia
- LBBB
- Heart conduction delay
ICD-10 Codes:
- I447: Left bundle-branch block, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Bakr perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Omar Bakr 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bakr's office.
Does Dr. Bakr accept my insurance?
Dr. Bakr 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. Bakr accept in Lansing, MI?
Dr. Bakr in Lansing, MI 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 Michigan
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
McLaren Health Plan
Medicaid
Medicare
Peak
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Where is Dr. Bakr's office located?
What is Dr. Bakr's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bakr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164499307.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bakr?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bakr
What is Dr. Omar Bakr's specialty?
Dr. Bakr is a Cardiologist near Lansing, MI. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Bakr to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Omar Bakr affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bakr is affiliated with Mclaren Greater Lansing, Um Health - Sparrow Hospital Lansing 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 Omar Bakr accepting new patients in Lansing, MI?
Yes, Dr. Omar Bakr is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Bakr offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bakr's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Bakr?
Please contact Dr. Bakr's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Bakr have?
Dr. Omar Bakr is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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