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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elagami, Gastroenterologist in Passaic, NJ?
Dr. Mohamed Elagami, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Passaic, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Elagami is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elagami’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elagami’s office at (973) 754-2000.
What languages does Dr. Elagami speak?
Dr. Elagami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Elagami typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Elagami 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. Elagami. 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:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Iron
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Elagami typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by Dr. Mohamed Elagami may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Elagami's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elagami accept my insurance?
Dr. Elagami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elagami accept in Passaic, NJ?
Dr. Elagami in Passaic, 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
Carepoint Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Oscar Health
State of New Jersey
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Where is Dr. Elagami's office located?
What is Dr. Elagami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elagami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417440439.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elagami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elagami
What is Dr. Mohamed Elagami's specialty?
Dr. Elagami is a Gastroenterologist near Passaic, NJ.
What does a Gastroenterologist do?
An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs.
Is this Dr. Mohamed Elagami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elagami is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph's 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 Mohamed Elagami accepting new patients in Passaic, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Mohamed Elagami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohamed Elagami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elagami's office at (973) 754-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohamed Elagami?
Please contact Dr. Elagami's office at (973) 754-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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