Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fanous, Internist in Sylmar, CA?
Where did Dr. Fanous go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Lac-King/Drew Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | KING DREW MEDICAL CENTER
Medical School: Tanta Fac of Med, Tanta, Egypt | Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Fanous board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Basem Fanous, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Fanous speak?
Dr. Fanous and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fanous typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fanous 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. Fanous. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fanous typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Basem Fanous 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. Fanous' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fanous accept my insurance?
Dr. Fanous accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 367-1012 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fanous accept in Sylmar, CA?
Dr. Fanous in Sylmar, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Heritage Health
Humana
L.A. Care Health Plan
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Fanous' office located?
Dr. Basem Fanous' Primary Practice
14124 Foothill Blvd Ste 100
Sylmar, CA 91342
(818) 367-1012
What hospitals are Dr. Fanous affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Fanous has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Fanous's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fanous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1619072600.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fanous?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fanous
What is Dr. Basem Fanous's specialty?
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.