17 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Maraachli, Critical Care Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Wael El Maraachli, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. He has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El Maraachli graduated from American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon and completed his residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. El Maraachli is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Maraachli’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Maraachli’s office at (858) 657-7125.
Where did Dr. El Maraachli go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine
Medical School: American University of Beirut (AUB), Beirut, Lebanon | University of Iowa, College of Medicine, Iowa City, IA | UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego | Pulmonologist | Assistant Professor of Medicine
Is Dr. El Maraachli board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Wael El Maraachli, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2013, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2011
What languages does Dr. El Maraachli speak?
Dr. El Maraachli and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. El Maraachli treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. El Maraachli 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 Maraachli. 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:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Flare-Up
- Bronchiectasis with Lung Infection
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
- Acute Bronchiectasis Exacerbation
- Worsening Bronchiectasis
- Bronchiectasis Attack
- Infected Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Infection
- Chronic Bronchial Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
- J471: Bronchiectasis with (acute) exacerbation
- J470: Bronchiectasis with acute lower respiratory infection
Also known as:
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
- NTM Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A319: Mycobacterial infection, unspecified
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J4489: Other specified chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. El Maraachli perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wael El Maraachli may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Maraachli's office.
Does Dr. El Maraachli accept my insurance?
Dr. El Maraachli accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (858) 657-7125 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Maraachli accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. El Maraachli in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Maraachli's office located?
Dr. Wael El Maraachli's Primary Practice
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92103
(858) 657-7125
What is Dr. El Maraachli's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Maraachli's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366468969.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Maraachli?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Maraachli
What is Dr. Wael El Maraachli's specialty?
Dr. El Maraachli is a Critical Care Internist near San Diego, CA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. El Maraachli to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Wael El Maraachli affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Maraachli is affiliated with Jacobs Medical Center At Uc San Diego Health, Eisenhower Health Main Campus 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 Wael El Maraachli accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Wael El Maraachli is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wael El Maraachli offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Maraachli's office at (858) 657-7125 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wael El Maraachli?
Please contact Dr. El Maraachli's office at (858) 657-7125 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Wael El Maraachli have?
Dr. Wael El Maraachli is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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