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Dr. Amira El Sherif, MD

Pediatrician

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. El Sherif, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Amira El Sherif, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. El Sherif graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar. Dr. El Sherif is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Sherif’s office at (202) 279-1800.

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

    • Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar

    What languages does Dr. El Sherif speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. El Sherif typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. El Sherif 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 Sherif. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. El Sherif typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Amira El Sherif may include:

    Please contact Dr. El Sherif's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. El Sherif accept my insurance?

    Dr. El Sherif accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 279-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. El Sherif 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Services for Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)

    • Independence Health Group

    • MedStar Health

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. El Sherif's office located?

    Dr. Amira El Sherif's Primary Practice

    1500 Galen St SE

    Washington, DC 20020

    (202) 279-1800

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    Dr. Amira El Sherif's Practice 2

    1251B Saratoga Ave NE

    Washington, DC 20018

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

    Dr. El Sherif's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396975868.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Sherif?

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

    What is Dr. Amira El Sherif's specialty?

    Dr. El Sherif is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Amira El Sherif affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. El Sherif is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. 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 Dr. Amira El Sherif accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Amira El Sherif is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amira El Sherif offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El Sherif's office at (202) 279-1800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Amira El Sherif?

    Please contact Dr. El Sherif's office at (202) 279-1800 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El Sherif's office located?

    Dr. El Sherif's office is located in Washington, DC.