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Dr. Firas El Chaer, MD
Charlottesville, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Chaer, Hematologist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Firas El Chaer, MD is a Hematologist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. El Chaer is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Chaer’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Chaer’s office at (540) 337-3710.
What languages does Dr. El Chaer speak?
Dr. El Chaer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. El Chaer treat?
As a Hematologist, Dr. El Chaer 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 Chaer. 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:
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Remission
- Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Relapse
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment (PDQ®)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- Myelodysplastic/Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
- AML Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Remission
- CML
- Chronic myelogenous leukemia
- Philadelphia chromosome positive leukemia
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- CMML
- Myelomonocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- AML Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia in Relapse
- ALL Leukemia in Relapse
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Relapse
- Recurrent Childhood Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
- C9201: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9210: Chronic myeloid leukemia, BCR/ABL-positive, not having achieved remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9310: Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9202: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, in relapse
- C9102: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in relapse
Also known as:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasm
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ®)
- CMPN
- Myeloproliferative disorder
- Chronic blood cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D471: Chronic myeloproliferative disease
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Essential Thrombocythemia
- Thrombocytopenia
- Platelet Disorder
- Essential thrombocythemia
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- ET
- Primary Thrombocythemia
- Hemorrhagic Thrombocythemia
- Low platelet count
- Platelet deficiency
- Bleeding disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D473: Essential (hemorrhagic) thrombocythemia
- D696: Thrombocytopenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycythemia vera
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Chronic Myeloproliferative Neoplasms Treatment (PDQ)
- PV
- Primary polycythemia
- Erythremia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D45: Polycythemia vera
Also known as:
- Myelofibrosis
- Bone Marrow Disease
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Primary Myelofibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D7581: Myelofibrosis
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Types of Pancytopenia
- Blood Disorder
- Rare pancytopenia
- Uncommon low blood counts
- Bone marrow failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- D61818: Other pancytopenia
Also known as:
- Aplastic Anemia
- Bone Marrow Failure Anemia
- Marrow Aplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D619: Aplastic anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. El Chaer perform as a Hematologist?
As a Hematologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Firas El Chaer may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El Chaer's office.
Does Dr. El Chaer accept my insurance?
Dr. El Chaer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 337-3710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Chaer accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. El Chaer in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Magellan Health Services
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El Chaer's office located?
Dr. Firas El Chaer's Primary Practice
1240 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(540) 337-3710
What is Dr. El Chaer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Chaer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659624856.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Chaer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Chaer
What is Dr. Firas El Chaer's specialty?
Dr. El Chaer is a Hematologist near Charlottesville, VA. An internist with advanced training specializing in disorders of the blood, spleen, and lymphatic system. This specialist manages conditions such as anemia, clotting disorders, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, leukemia, and lymphoma. Contact Dr. El Chaer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Firas El Chaer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Chaer is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Baptist Hospital Of Miami 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 Firas El Chaer accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Firas El Chaer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Firas El Chaer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Chaer's office at (540) 337-3710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Firas El Chaer?
Please contact Dr. El Chaer's office at (540) 337-3710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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