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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sherif, Hospitalist in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Hesham Sherif, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sherif is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sherif’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherif’s office at (404) 265-6410.
What languages does Dr. Sherif speak?
Dr. Sherif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sherif typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sherif 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. Sherif. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Sherif typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Hesham Sherif may include:
Please contact Dr. Sherif's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sherif accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 265-6410 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherif accept in Atlanta, GA?
Dr. Sherif in Atlanta, GA 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sherif's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Sherif affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sherif has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sherif's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245404862.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherif
What is Dr. Hesham Sherif's specialty?
Dr. Sherif is a Hospitalist near Atlanta, GA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is Dr. Hesham Sherif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sherif is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional 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 Dr. Hesham Sherif accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Hesham Sherif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hesham Sherif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sherif's office at (404) 265-6410 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hesham Sherif?
Please contact Dr. Sherif's office at (404) 265-6410 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Sherif's office located?
Dr. Sherif's offices are located in Atlanta, GA, Marietta, GA, and Kennesaw, GA.
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