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Dr. Samer Najjar, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Cardiologist

Frederick, MD

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. 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 Kaiser Permanente, Medicare 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 as an 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Najjar typically treat?

    As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
    • Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFrEF
    • Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFrEF
    • Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
    • Acute Decompensated HFpEF
    • Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
    • Sudden heart failure
    • Acute congestive heart failure
    • Sudden cardiac decompensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5021: Acute systolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    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

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Najjar typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Samer Najjar may include:

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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 Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?

    Dr. Samer Najjar's Primary Practice

    310 W 9th St

    Frederick, MD 21701

    (301) 877-5677

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    Dr. Samer Najjar's Practice 2

    1406 Crain Hwy S Ste 106

    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

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    Mmg At Guilford Ave

    3304 Guilford Ave

    Baltimore, MD 21218

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    What is Dr. Najjar's NPI number?A 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Frederick, MD.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    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.

    Is 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, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, The Johns Hopkins 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 Dr. 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 Dr. Samer Najjar?

    Please contact Dr. Najjar's office at (301) 877-5677 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Najjar's office located?

    Dr. Najjar's offices are located in Frederick, MD, Glen Burnie, MD, and Baltimore, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Samer Najjar have?

    Dr. Samer Najjar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.