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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Harfouche, Surgeon in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Melike Harfouche, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Harfouche graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Harfouche is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Harfouche’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Harfouche’s office.
Where did Dr. Harfouche go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
What languages does Dr. Harfouche speak?
Dr. Harfouche and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Harfouche treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Harfouche 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. Harfouche. 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:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture
- S2243XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, bilateral, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Collapsed Lung with Blood
- Pleural Disorder
- Hemopneumothorax
- Blood and Air in Chest
- Traumatic Hemopneumothorax
ICD-10 Codes:
- S272XXA: Traumatic hemopneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Ventral Hernia
- Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Hernia
- Epigastric Hernia
- Spigelian Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K439: Ventral hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Collapsed Lung
- Pleural Disorder
- Traumatic Air in Chest
- Traumatic Pneumothorax
- Injured Collapsed Lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- S270XXA: Traumatic pneumothorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Acute Necrotizing Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Pancreas Tissue Death
- Necrotic Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8591: Acute pancreatitis with uninfected necrosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Scalp Cut
- Wounds and Injuries
- Scalp laceration
- Deep scalp cut
- Head cut
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0101XA: Laceration without foreign body of scalp, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute pain from injury
- Pain
- Traumatic pain
- Injury pain
- Sudden pain from trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8911: Acute pain due to trauma
What procedures does Dr. Harfouche perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Harfouche 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. Harfouche. 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:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Reopening of Recent Abdominal Surgery
- Laparotomy Reopening
- Abdominal Incision Re-exploration
- Post-Surgical Abdominal Re-entry
CPT Codes:
- 49002: Reopening of recent laparotomy
Also known as:
- Planned Tracheostomy
- Tracheotomy
- Surgical Airway Creation
- Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
- Neck Airway Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);
Does Dr. Harfouche accept my insurance?
Dr. Harfouche 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. Harfouche accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Harfouche in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Harfouche's office located?
What is Dr. Harfouche's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Harfouche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295172492.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Harfouche?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Harfouche
What is Dr. Melike Harfouche's specialty?
Dr. Harfouche is a Surgeon near Baltimore, MD. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Harfouche to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Melike Harfouche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harfouche is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, WellSpan York 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 Melike Harfouche accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Melike Harfouche is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melike Harfouche offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Harfouche's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melike Harfouche?
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