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Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elhamamsy, Hospitalist in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Boston, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elhamamsy graduated from University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Elhamamsy is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elhamamsy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elhamamsy’s office at (401) 444-5248.

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

    • Medical School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Elhamamsy board certified as a Hospitalist?

    Yes, Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elhamamsy speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Elhamamsy treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Elhamamsy 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. Elhamamsy. 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:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, 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:

    • 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:

    • Toxic brain damage
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Dementia
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    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:

    • Adult Failure to Thrive
    • Geriatric Failure to Thrive
    • Unexplained Decline in Adults
    • Wasting Syndrome in Adults

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R627: Adult failure to thrive

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    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:

    • Palliative Care
    • Comfort care
    • Supportive care
    • Symptom management care

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z515: Encounter for palliative care

    Which procedures does Dr. Elhamamsy perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Elhamamsy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elhamamsy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 444-5248 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elhamamsy accept in Boston, MA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Commonwealth Care Alliance

    • County of Roanoke (VA)

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Point32Health

    • SGS North America Inc

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Elhamamsy's office located?

    Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy's Primary Practice

    1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl

    Boston, MA 02118

    (401) 444-5248

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    Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy's Practice 2

    801 Massachusetts Ave # 2

    Boston, MA 02118

    (617) 414-7399

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    Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy's Practice 3

    88 East Newton St

    Boston, MA 02118

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

    Dr. Elhamamsy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912136086.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elhamamsy?

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

    What is Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy's specialty?

    Dr. Elhamamsy is a Hospitalist near Boston, MA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Elhamamsy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elhamamsy is affiliated with Boston 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

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    Is Salaheldin Elhamamsy accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elhamamsy's office at (401) 444-5248 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Salaheldin Elhamamsy?

    Please contact Dr. Elhamamsy's office at (401) 444-5248 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy have?

    Dr. Salaheldin Elhamamsy is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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