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Dr. Omar Wahid, MD

Cambridge, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wahid, Family Medicine Specialist in Cambridge, MA?

    Dr. Omar Wahid, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Cambridge, MA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Wahid is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wahid’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wahid’s office at (617) 665-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Wahid speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wahid typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wahid 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. Wahid. 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 here.

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid Detoxification
    • Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
    • Quitting Opioids Symptoms
    • Opioid Addiction Withdrawal

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1193: Opioid use, unspecified with withdrawal

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Wahid typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Wahid may include:

    Please contact Dr. Wahid's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Wahid accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wahid accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 665-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wahid accept in Cambridge, MA?

    Dr. Wahid in Cambridge, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • Risant Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Wahid's office located?

    Dr. Omar Wahid's Primary Practice

    163 Gore St

    Cambridge, MA 02141

    (617) 665-3000

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    Dr. Omar Wahid's Practice 2

    195 Canal St

    Malden, MA 02148

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

    Dr. Wahid's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063034536.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wahid?

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

    What is Dr. Omar Wahid's specialty?

    Dr. Wahid is a Family Medicine Specialist near Cambridge, MA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is this Dr. Omar Wahid affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wahid is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Omar Wahid accepting new patients in Cambridge, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Omar Wahid is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Omar Wahid offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wahid's office at (617) 665-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Omar Wahid?

    Please contact Dr. Wahid's office at (617) 665-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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