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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alsamara, Internist in Kennewick, WA?
Dr. Mershed Alsamara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kennewick, WA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alsamara is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alsamara’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alsamara’s office.
What languages does Dr. Alsamara speak?
Dr. Alsamara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alsamara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alsamara 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. Alsamara. 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:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Persistent atrial fibrillation
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4819: Other persistent atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Coronary Artery Disease with Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Angina
- Chest Pain from Heart Disease
- Angina Pectoris
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
- I25118: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Chronic Atrial Fibrillation
- Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Persistent AFib
- Long-term AFib
- Ongoing Atrial Fibrillation
- Irreversible AFib
- Fixed Atrial Fibrillation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4820: Chronic atrial fibrillation, unspecified
- I4821: Permanent atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alsamara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Mershed Alsamara 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. Alsamara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alsamara accept my insurance?
Dr. Alsamara 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. Alsamara accept in Kennewick, WA?
Dr. Alsamara in Kennewick, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cambia Health Solutions
Capital Blue Cross
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alsamara's office located?
What is Dr. Alsamara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alsamara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336372010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alsamara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alsamara
What is Dr. Mershed Alsamara's specialty?
Dr. Alsamara is a Internist near Kennewick, WA.
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.
Is this Dr. Mershed Alsamara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alsamara is affiliated with University Of Michigan Health - West, Kadlec Regional Medical Center, Corewell Health Butterworth 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 Mershed Alsamara accepting new patients in Kennewick, WA?
Yes, Dr. Mershed Alsamara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mershed Alsamara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alsamara's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mershed Alsamara?
Please contact Dr. Alsamara's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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