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Dr. Tarek Hassanein, MD

Dr. Tarek Hassanein, MD

Coronado, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hassanein, Hepatologist in Coronado, CA?

    Dr. Tarek Hassanein, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Coronado, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hassanein graduated from Alexandria University and completed his residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. Dr. Hassanein is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hassanein’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hassanein’s office at (619) 522-0399.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hassanein?

    Dr. Tarek Hassanein, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Hepatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Hassanein empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver Disease, Transplant Medicine-Liver, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Coronado/CA community, Dr. Hassanein is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh, Gastroenterology

    • Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital | Faculty of Science/Alexandria University, Internal Medicine | Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: Alexandria University | University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine | Hepatologist | Medical Director of Outreach Services, Liver Transplant Program | Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hassanein speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hassanein treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Hassanein 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. Hassanein. 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:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Esophageal Varices
    • Esophagus Disorder
    • Varices of the Esophagus
    • Enlarged Esophageal Veins
    • Dilated Esophageal Veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I8500: Esophageal varices without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Hassanein perform as a Hepatologist?

    As a Hepatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tarek Hassanein may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hassanein's office.

    Does Dr. Hassanein accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hassanein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 522-0399 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hassanein accept in Coronado, CA?

    Dr. Hassanein in Coronado, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Alignment Health Plan

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Community Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Sharp Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hassanein's office located?

    Dr. Tarek Hassanein's Primary Practice

    131 Orange Ave Ste 101

    Coronado, CA 92118

    (619) 522-0399

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    Dr. Tarek Hassanein's Practice 2

    230 Prospect Pl Ste 230

    Coronado, CA 92118

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    Dr. Tarek Hassanein's Practice 3

    1323 Third Ave

    Chula Vista, CA 91911

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

    Dr. Hassanein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801854450.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hassanein?

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

    What is Dr. Tarek Hassanein's specialty?

    Dr. Hassanein is a Hepatologist near Coronado, CA. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Hassanein to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tarek Hassanein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hassanein is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista 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 Tarek Hassanein accepting new patients in Coronado, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tarek Hassanein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tarek Hassanein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hassanein's office at (619) 522-0399 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tarek Hassanein?

    Please contact Dr. Hassanein's office at (619) 522-0399 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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