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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Najjar, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Samer Najjar, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Najjar completed his residency at Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, General Surgery; New England Med Ctr Hosps, General Surgery. Dr. Najjar is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Najjar’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Najjar’s office at (301) 877-5677.
Where did Dr. Najjar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Va Commonwealth Univ Hlth Sys, General Surgery; New England Med Ctr Hosps, General Surgery
Is Dr. Najjar board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Samer Najjar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Najjar speak?
Dr. Najjar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Najjar treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Najjar 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. Najjar. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Sudden heart failure
- Acute congestive heart failure
- Sudden cardiac decompensation
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Najjar perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samer Najjar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Najjar's office.
Does Dr. Najjar accept my insurance?
Dr. Najjar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 877-5677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Najjar accept in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Najjar in Frederick, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?
What is Dr. Najjar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Najjar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841347192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Najjar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Najjar
What is Dr. Samer Najjar's specialty?
Dr. Najjar is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Frederick, MD. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Najjar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Samer Najjar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Najjar is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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
Where can I learn more about Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Samer Najjar accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?
Yes, Dr. Samer Najjar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samer Najjar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (301) 877-5677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samer Najjar?
Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (301) 877-5677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samer Najjar have?
Dr. Samer Najjar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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