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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Cheikh, Infectious Disease Specialist in Ellicott City, MD?
Dr. Eyad Cheikh is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Ellicott City, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Cheikh is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheikh’s office at (410) 418-8550.
What languages does Dr. Cheikh speak?
Dr. Cheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Cheikh treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Cheikh 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. Cheikh. 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 White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- 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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infectious Disease
- Infection
- Contagious Illness
- Communicable disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- B999: Unspecified infectious disease
Which procedures does Dr. Cheikh perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Eyad Cheikh may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheikh's office.
Does Dr. Cheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 418-8550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Cheikh accept in Ellicott City, MD?
Dr. Cheikh in Ellicott City, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Cheikh's office located?
Dr. Eyad Cheikh's Primary Practice
2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 102
Ellicott City, MD 21043
(410) 418-8550
What is Dr. Cheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Cheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790966612.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheikh
What is Dr. Eyad Cheikh's specialty?
Dr. Cheikh is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Ellicott City, MD.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Cheikh to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Eyad Cheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheikh is affiliated with Medstar Harbor 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Eyad Cheikh accepting new patients in Ellicott City, MD?
Yes, Dr. Eyad Cheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Eyad Cheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Cheikh's office at (410) 418-8550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Eyad Cheikh?
Please contact Dr. Cheikh's office at (410) 418-8550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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