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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkheshen, Hospitalist in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charleston, WV with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Elkheshen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkheshen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkheshen’s office at (806) 743-6840.
What languages does Dr. Elkheshen speak?
Dr. Elkheshen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Elkheshen treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Elkheshen 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. Elkheshen. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, 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 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
Which procedures does Dr. Elkheshen perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkheshen's office.
Does Dr. Elkheshen accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkheshen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 743-6840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkheshen accept in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Elkheshen in Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of West Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elkheshen's office located?
What is Dr. Elkheshen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkheshen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760066146.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkheshen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkheshen
What is Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen's specialty?
Dr. Elkheshen is a Hospitalist near Charleston, WV. 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. Contact Dr. Elkheshen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkheshen is affiliated with Camc General Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Ahmed Elkheshen accepting new patients in Charleston, WV?
Yes, Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmed Elkheshen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkheshen's office at (806) 743-6840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmed Elkheshen?
Please contact Dr. Elkheshen's office at (806) 743-6840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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