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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alskaf, Internist in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Sami Alskaf, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Panorama City, CA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Alskaf graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alskaf is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alskaf’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alskaf’s office at (818) 375-2000.
Where did Dr. Alskaf go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alskaf speak?
Dr. Alskaf and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alskaf treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alskaf 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. Alskaf. 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:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Bariatric Surgery Status
- Weight Loss Surgery
- Weight-loss (Metabolic & Bariatric) Surgery
- Weight Loss Surgery History
- Gastric Bypass Status
- Sleeve Gastrectomy Status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9884: Bariatric surgery status
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Which procedures does Dr. Alskaf perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sami Alskaf may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alskaf's office.
Does Dr. Alskaf accept my insurance?
Dr. Alskaf accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 375-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alskaf accept in Panorama City, CA?
Dr. Alskaf in Panorama City, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
City of Los Angeles
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
OptumRx
St Vincent IPA
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Where is Dr. Alskaf's office located?
Dr. Sami Alskaf's Primary Practice
13652 Cantara St
Panorama City, CA 91402
(818) 375-2000
What is Dr. Alskaf's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alskaf's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275681116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alskaf?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alskaf
What is Dr. Sami Alskaf's specialty?
Dr. Alskaf is a Internist near Panorama City, CA.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Alskaf to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sami Alskaf affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alskaf is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical 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 Internist?
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Is Sami Alskaf accepting new patients in Panorama City, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sami Alskaf is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sami Alskaf offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alskaf's office at (818) 375-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sami Alskaf?
Please contact Dr. Alskaf's office at (818) 375-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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