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23 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elshaar, Internist in Norwood, MA?
Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norwood, MA. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Elshaar graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine. Dr. Elshaar is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elshaar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elshaar’s office at (781) 769-7070.
Where did Dr. Elshaar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rhode Island Hosp-Lifespan, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elshaar speak?
Dr. Elshaar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Elshaar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Elshaar 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. Elshaar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Localized Swelling
- Edema
- Localized Edema
- Fluid Retention
- Swelling in one area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R600: Localized edema
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Other High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Other hyperlipidemia
- Other high lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7849: Other hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Which procedures does Dr. Elshaar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elshaar's office.
Does Dr. Elshaar accept my insurance?
Dr. Elshaar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 769-7070 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elshaar accept in Norwood, MA?
Dr. Elshaar in Norwood, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Independence Blue Cross
Medicaid
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
Sunrise Senior Living
Tufts Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Elshaar's office located?
Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar's Primary Practice
95 Chapel St Ste 2D
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-7070
What is Dr. Elshaar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elshaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821045550.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elshaar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elshaar
What is Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar's specialty?
Dr. Elshaar is a Internist near Norwood, MA.
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.
Contact Dr. Elshaar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elshaar is affiliated with Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Needham, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Medical Center, Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley 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
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Is Abdulfatah Elshaar accepting new patients in Norwood, MA?
Yes, Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdulfatah Elshaar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elshaar's office at (781) 769-7070 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdulfatah Elshaar?
Please contact Dr. Elshaar's office at (781) 769-7070 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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