Dr. Mahmoud Charif, MD
Cincinnati, OH
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Charif, Medical Oncologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Mahmoud Charif, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Charif graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals. Dr. Charif is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Charif’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Charif’s office.
Where did Dr. Charif go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH (Oncology) | Hoxworth Blood Center - Cincinnati, OH (Transfusion)
Residency: Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals
Medical School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
What languages does Dr. Charif speak?
Dr. Charif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Charif typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Charif 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. Charif. 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:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Charif typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Charif performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Charif. 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:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Does Dr. Charif accept my insurance?
Dr. Charif 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. Charif accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Charif in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Ohio
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Charif's office located?
What is Dr. Charif's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Charif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215026885.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Charif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Charif
What is Dr. Mahmoud Charif's specialty?
Dr. Charif is a Medical Oncologist near Cincinnati, OH.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Mahmoud Charif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Charif is affiliated with Uc Medical Center, West Chester 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
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Is Mahmoud Charif accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Mahmoud Charif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahmoud Charif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Charif's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahmoud Charif?
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