MH
Accepting patients
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 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 a Surgeon like Dr. Harfouche typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. Harfouche typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
What does a Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Melike Harfouche affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Harfouche is affiliated with Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Sinai Hospital - Baltimore 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?
Please contact Dr. Harfouche's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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