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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elsawy, Trauma Surgeon in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Osama Elsawy, DO is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elsawy graduated from Rutgers and completed his residency at St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (South Bend) Program. Dr. Elsawy is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elsawy’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elsawy’s office.
Where did Dr. Elsawy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph's Regional Medical Center (South Bend) Program
Medical School: Rutgers
What languages does Dr. Elsawy speak?
Dr. Elsawy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Elsawy typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Elsawy 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. Elsawy. 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:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Gallstones with Acute and Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Mixed cholecystitis with gallstones
- Acute and chronic gallbladder attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8012: Calculus of gallbladder with acute and chronic cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Gallbladder stones
- Biliary calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
- Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
- Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
- Early Appendicitis with Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
- K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Aftercare
- After Surgery
- General post-operative care
- Unspecified surgical recovery
- Surgical follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Elsawy typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Elsawy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Elsawy. 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:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Keyhole Appendectomy
- Scope Appendectomy
CPT Codes:
- 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy
Does Dr. Elsawy accept my insurance?
Dr. Elsawy 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. Elsawy accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Elsawy in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Medicare
Mercy Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elsawy's office located?
What is Dr. Elsawy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elsawy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962732115.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elsawy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elsawy
What is Dr. Osama Elsawy's specialty?
Dr. Elsawy is a Trauma Surgeon near Paterson, NJ.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Osama Elsawy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elsawy is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Hackensack University 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
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Is Osama Elsawy accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Osama Elsawy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Osama Elsawy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elsawy's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Osama Elsawy?
Please contact Dr. Elsawy's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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