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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samrah, Pulmonologist in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Shaher Samrah, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Wausau, WI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Samrah is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samrah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samrah’s office.
Where did Dr. Samrah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Yarmouk University, Fac Med, (Jordan Univ Sci & Tech), Irbid, Jordan
What languages does Dr. Samrah speak?
Dr. Samrah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Samrah typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Samrah 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. Samrah. 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 here.
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
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Samrah typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shaher Samrah may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
Please contact Dr. Samrah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Samrah accept my insurance?
Dr. Samrah 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. Samrah accept in Wausau, WI?
Dr. Samrah in Wausau, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Marshfield Clinic Health System
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Samrah's office located?
What is Dr. Samrah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samrah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275696601.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samrah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samrah
What is Dr. Shaher Samrah's specialty?
Dr. Samrah is a Pulmonologist near Wausau, WI.
What does a Pulmonologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders.
Is this Dr. Shaher Samrah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samrah is affiliated with Aspirus Wausau Hospital, Aspirus Rhinelander Hospital, Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital, Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Froedtert 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
When to see a Pulmonologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shaher Samrah accepting new patients in Wausau, WI?
Yes, Dr. Shaher Samrah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaher Samrah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samrah's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaher Samrah?
Please contact Dr. Samrah's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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