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Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD

Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD

Wynnewood, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Habre, Trauma Surgeon in Wynnewood, PA?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wynnewood, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. El-Habre is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Habre’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Habre’s office at (856) 356-4890.

    Is Dr. El-Habre board certified in Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. El-Habre speak?

    Dr. El-Habre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. El-Habre treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. El-Habre 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. El-Habre. 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:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
    • Brain Bleed
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Medical Check After Transport Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup
    • Post-accident medical exam
    • Car crash medical check
    • Transportation injury evaluation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident
    • Z041: Encounter for examination and observation following transport accident

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Collapsed Lung
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Traumatic Air in Chest
    • Traumatic Pneumothorax
    • Injured Collapsed Lung

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Scalp Cut
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Scalp laceration
    • Deep scalp cut
    • Head cut

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Broken Pubic Bone
    • Fractures
    • Pubic Bone Fracture
    • Fractured Pubis
    • Pelvic Bone Fracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S32591A: Other specified fracture of right pubis, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
    • Stomach surgery aftercare
    • Bowel surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Which procedures does Dr. El-Habre perform as a Trauma Surgeon?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Wassim El-Habre may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. El-Habre's office.

    Does Dr. El-Habre accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Habre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 356-4890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Habre accept in Wynnewood, PA?

    Dr. El-Habre in Wynnewood, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Centene

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. El-Habre's office located?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre's Primary Practice

    100 E Lancaster Ave

    Wynnewood, PA 19096

    (856) 356-4890

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    Dr. Wassim El-Habre's Practice 2

    1 Medical Center Blvd

    Chester, PA 19013

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    Dr. Wassim El-Habre's Practice 3

    1100 Walnut St Ste 702

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

    (215) 955-6750

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    What is Dr. El-Habre's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. El-Habre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487754164.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Habre?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Habre

    What is Dr. Wassim El-Habre's specialty?

    Dr. El-Habre is a Trauma Surgeon near Wynnewood, PA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. El-Habre to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wassim El-Habre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Habre is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center 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 Trauma Surgeon?

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    Is Wassim El-Habre accepting new patients in Wynnewood, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Habre is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wassim El-Habre offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Habre's office at (856) 356-4890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wassim El-Habre?

    Please contact Dr. El-Habre's office at (856) 356-4890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wassim El-Habre have?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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