Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yussuf, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ismael Yussuf, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yussuf completed his residency at Aurora Health Care. Dr. Yussuf is fluent in English and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yussuf’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yussuf’s office.
Where did Dr. Yussuf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Aurora Health Care
Is Dr. Yussuf board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ismael Yussuf, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yussuf speak?
Dr. Yussuf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tagalog
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Yussuf typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Yussuf 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. Yussuf. 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.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Diabetes with Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Diabetic Acidosis
- High Ketones in Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1310: Other specified diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Yussuf typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ismael Yussuf may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Yussuf's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Yussuf accept my insurance?
Dr. Yussuf 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. Yussuf accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Yussuf in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Yussuf's office located?
What is Dr. Yussuf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yussuf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770747032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yussuf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yussuf
What is Dr. Ismael Yussuf's specialty?
Dr. Yussuf is a Internist near Washington, DC.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ismael Yussuf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Yussuf is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ismael Yussuf accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Ismael Yussuf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ismael Yussuf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yussuf's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ismael Yussuf?
Please contact Dr. Yussuf's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ismael Yussuf have?
Dr. Ismael Yussuf is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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