25 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sherkawy, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Is Dr. Sherkawy board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Assem Sherkawy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sherkawy speak?
Dr. Sherkawy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sherkawy typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sherkawy 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. Sherkawy. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
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 Internist like Dr. Sherkawy typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Assem Sherkawy may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Sherkawy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sherkawy accept my insurance?
Dr. Sherkawy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 416-5750 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sherkawy accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sherkawy in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Bexar County Hospital District
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Health Care Service Corporation
Inland Empire Health Plan
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sherkawy's office located?
Dr. Assem Sherkawy's Primary Practice
16620 N US Highway 281 Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 78232
(360) 416-5750
What hospitals are Dr. Sherkawy affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sherkawy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sherkawy's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sherkawy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912961509.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sherkawy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sherkawy
What is Dr. Assem Sherkawy's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.