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Dr. Hussein Hanfi, MD

Dr. Hussein Hanfi, MD

Anesthesiologist

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hanfi, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Hussein Hanfi, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hanfi graduated from Somali National University, Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology. Dr. Hanfi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hanfi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hanfi’s office at (202) 865-6679.

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

    • Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Anesthesiology | Howard University Program

    • Medical School: Natl Univ Of Somalia- Fac Med- Mogadishu- Somalia | Somali National University, Faculty Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hanfi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hanfi typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hanfi 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. Hanfi. 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:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal polyps
    • Bowel polyps
    • Intestinal polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy Lens
    • Lens Opacity
    • Eye Clouding
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H269: Unspecified cataract
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Cataract
    • Cataract
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes-related cataract
    • Cloudy lens from diabetes
    • Diabetic eye cataract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1136: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic cataract

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Hanfi typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Hanfi 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. Hanfi. 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:

    • Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
    • Emergency intubation
    • Endotracheal tube placement
    • Airway management (emergency)

    CPT Codes:

    • 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure

    Does Dr. Hanfi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hanfi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-6679 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hanfi accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Hanfi in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hanfi's office located?

    Dr. Hussein Hanfi's Primary Practice

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-6679

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    Dr. Hussein Hanfi's Practice 2

    8905 Fairview Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hanfi affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hanfi has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Howard University Hospital,Washington, DC
    Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center,Fort Washington, MD

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

    Dr. Hanfi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184797763.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hanfi?

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

    What is Dr. Hussein Hanfi's specialty?

    Dr. Hanfi is an Anesthesiologist near Washington, DC.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Hussein Hanfi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hanfi is affiliated with Saint Mary's Regional Health System 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 Dr. Hussein Hanfi accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Hussein Hanfi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hussein Hanfi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hanfi's office at (202) 865-6679 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hussein Hanfi?

    Please contact Dr. Hanfi's office at (202) 865-6679 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hanfi's office located?

    Dr. Hanfi's offices are located in Washington, DC and Silver Spring, MD.