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20 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Sherif, Cardiologist in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. Tarek El-Sherif, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hagerstown, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. El-Sherif is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Sherif’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Sherif’s office at (301) 560-4747.
Is Dr. El-Sherif board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Tarek El-Sherif, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El-Sherif speak?
Dr. El-Sherif and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. El-Sherif treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. El-Sherif 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-Sherif. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
What procedures does Dr. El-Sherif perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. El-Sherif 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. El-Sherif. 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:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. El-Sherif accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Sherif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 560-4747 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Sherif accept in Hagerstown, MD?
Dr. El-Sherif in Hagerstown, 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)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
University of Maryland Health Advantage
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Where is Dr. El-Sherif's office located?
Dr. Tarek El-Sherif's Primary Practice
11110 Medical Campus Rd Ste 223
Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301) 560-4747
What is Dr. El-Sherif's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Sherif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073538807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Sherif?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Sherif
What is Dr. Tarek El-Sherif's specialty?
Dr. El-Sherif is a Cardiologist near Hagerstown, MD. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. El-Sherif to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarek El-Sherif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Sherif is affiliated with Meritus Health, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Cardiologist?
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Is Tarek El-Sherif accepting new patients in Hagerstown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Tarek El-Sherif is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarek El-Sherif offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Sherif's office at (301) 560-4747 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarek El-Sherif?
Please contact Dr. El-Sherif's office at (301) 560-4747 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tarek El-Sherif have?
Dr. Tarek El-Sherif is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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