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. 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, Medicare 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 as a 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 a Critical Care Internist like Dr. El Maraachli typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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
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
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. El Maraachli typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. El Maraachli's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
View All Insurances
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.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
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, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Critical Care Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
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.
Other Critical Care Internist Near San Diego, CA
ML
Critical Care Internist
Accepting patientsDr. Michael Lam, MD, PHD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location.
San Diego, CA
BD
Pulmonologist
Accepting patientsDr. Bryce Duchman, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location.
San Diego, CA
JR
Pulmonologist
Accepting patientsDr. Janna Raphelson is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 1 additional practice location.
San Diego, CA