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Dr. Walid Sherif, MD

Oakland, CA

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    Who is Dr. Sherif, Pediatrician in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Walid Sherif, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Oakland, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sherif is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sherif’s office at (408) 529-9612.

    What languages does Dr. Sherif speak?

    Dr. Sherif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sherif typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sherif typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Walid 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 (408) 529-9612 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sherif accept in Oakland, CA?

    Dr. Sherif in Oakland, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Community Health Network of Washington

    • Contra Costa

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sherif's office located?

    Dr. Walid Sherif's Primary Practice

    5220 Claremont Ave

    Oakland, CA 94618

    (408) 529-9612

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    Dr. Walid Sherif's Practice 2

    4610 X St

    Sacramento, CA 95817

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    Dr. Walid Sherif's Practice 3

    2607 Myrtle St

    Oakland, CA 94607

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    What is Dr. Sherif's NPI number?An 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 1760946750.

    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. Walid Sherif's specialty?

    Dr. Sherif is a Pediatrician near Oakland, CA.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is this Dr. Walid Sherif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Sherif is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Ucsf Benioff Childrens Hospitals - Oakland, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Alta Bates Campus, Children's Hospital And Research Center-Oakland. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Walid Sherif accepting new patients in Oakland, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Walid Sherif is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Walid Sherif offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sherif's office at (408) 529-9612 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Walid Sherif?

    Please contact Dr. Sherif's office at (408) 529-9612 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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