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Dr. Saeid Elmi, MD

Burlington, MA

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Elmi, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Saeid Elmi, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burlington, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Elmi graduated from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Elmi is fluent in English, Italian, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elmi’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elmi’s office at (781) 979-2424.

    Where did Dr. Elmi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Shahid Beheshti Univ- Fac Med- Teheran- Iran | Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Elmi speak?

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

    • English

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    • Vietnamese

    What conditions does Dr. Elmi treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Elmi 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. Elmi. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Severe Malnutrition
    • Malnutrition
    • Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
    • Starvation
    • Kwashiorkor
    • Marasmus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    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:

    • Mild Recurrent Major Depression
    • Depression
    • Mild chronic depression
    • Mild recurring depression
    • Mild depressive episodes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F330: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, mild

    Which procedures does Dr. Elmi perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Saeid Elmi may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elmi's office.

    Does Dr. Elmi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elmi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 979-2424 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elmi accept in Burlington, MA?

    Dr. Elmi in Burlington, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Fallon Community Health Plan

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elmi's office located?

    Dr. Saeid Elmi's Primary Practice

    10 Mall Rd Ste 305

    Burlington, MA 01803

    (781) 979-2424

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    Dr. Saeid Elmi's Practice 2

    645 Broadway

    Somerville, MA 02145

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    Dr. Saeid Elmi's Practice 3

    170 Governors Ave

    Medford, MA 02155

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

    Dr. Elmi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023105459.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elmi?

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

    What is Dr. Saeid Elmi's specialty?

    Dr. Elmi is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Burlington, MA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Elmi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Saeid Elmi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Elmi is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Saeid Elmi accepting new patients in Burlington, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Saeid Elmi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saeid Elmi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elmi's office at (781) 979-2424 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Saeid Elmi?

    Please contact Dr. Elmi's office at (781) 979-2424 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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