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Accepting patients
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. Dr. Cheikh is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheikh’s office.
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 an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cheikh typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Cheikh typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Cheikh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Cheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Cheikh's office located?
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.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Eyad Cheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Cheikh is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital, Ascension Saint Agnes 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. Cheikh
102 Infectious Disease Associates
2850 North Ridge Rd Ste 102
Ellicott City, MD 21043