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Who is Dr. Alnajjar, Critical Care Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Sam Alnajjar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alnajjar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alnajjar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alnajjar’s office.
Is Dr. Alnajjar board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sam Alnajjar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alnajjar speak?
Dr. Alnajjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Alnajjar typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Alnajjar 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. Alnajjar. 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
- 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
- Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
- CABG
- Heart Bypass Graft
- Bypass Surgery Graft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z951: Presence of aortocoronary bypass graft
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Alnajjar typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sam Alnajjar may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Alnajjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alnajjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Alnajjar 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. Alnajjar accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Alnajjar in Tucson, AZ 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
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
FMH Benefit Services
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Alnajjar's office located?
What is Dr. Alnajjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alnajjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972612158.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alnajjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alnajjar
What is Dr. Sam Alnajjar's specialty?
Dr. Alnajjar is a Critical Care Internist near Tucson, AZ.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Sam Alnajjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alnajjar is affiliated with Research Medical Center, Silver Cross Hospital 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 Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sam Alnajjar accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Sam Alnajjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sam Alnajjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alnajjar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sam Alnajjar?
Please contact Dr. Alnajjar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sam Alnajjar have?
Dr. Sam Alnajjar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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