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Who is Dr. El-Sherief, Cardiologist in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. Karim El-Sherief, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Oceanside, CA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El-Sherief is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Sherief’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. El-Sherief’s office at (760) 940-1982.
Is Dr. El-Sherief board certified in Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Karim El-Sherief, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El-Sherief speak?
Dr. El-Sherief and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. El-Sherief treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. El-Sherief 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. El-Sherief. 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:
- Abnormal Heart Test Result
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Cardiovascular Function Study
- Unusual Heart Exam Finding
- Heart Function Test Abnormalities
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9430: Abnormal result of cardiovascular function study, unspecified
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency
- Other Aortic Valve Disorder
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Leaky aortic valve
- Aortic regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Problems
- Aortic Valve Conditions
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I351: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) insufficiency
- I358: Other nonrheumatic aortic valve disorders
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Sick sinus syndrome
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Sinus Node Dysfunction
- Bradycardia-Tachycardia Syndrome
- SSS
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I495: Sick sinus syndrome
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Hardening of Heart Bypass Arteries (No Chest Pain)
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Blocked heart bypass grafts without angina
- Atherosclerosis in grafts
- Silent coronary artery disease in grafts
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25810: Atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass graft(s) without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Disease
- Heart Condition
- Cardiac Disease
- Heart Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- I519: Heart disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Precordial pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R072: Precordial pain
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Blood Clot in Brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6330: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery
Which procedures does Dr. El-Sherief perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Karim El-Sherief 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. El-Sherief's office.
Does Dr. El-Sherief accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Sherief accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 940-1982 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Sherief accept in Oceanside, CA?
Dr. El-Sherief in Oceanside, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
OptumRx
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
Scan Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El-Sherief's office located?
Dr. Karim El-Sherief's Primary Practice
3230 Waring Ct Ste O
Oceanside, CA 92056
(760) 940-1982
What is Dr. El-Sherief's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Sherief's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477714897.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Sherief?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Sherief
What is Dr. Karim El-Sherief's specialty?
Dr. El-Sherief is a Cardiologist near Oceanside, CA. 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. El-Sherief to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karim El-Sherief affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, El-Sherief is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Karim El-Sherief accepting new patients in Oceanside, CA?
Yes, Dr. Karim El-Sherief is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim El-Sherief offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Sherief's office at (760) 940-1982 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim El-Sherief?
Please contact Dr. El-Sherief's office at (760) 940-1982 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Karim El-Sherief have?
Dr. Karim El-Sherief is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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