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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alsamman, Hospitalist in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Omar Alsamman, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Alsamman is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alsamman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alsamman’s office at (434) 243-4288.
What languages does Dr. Alsamman speak?
Dr. Alsamman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alsamman typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Alsamman 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. Alsamman. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Alsamman typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Alsamman may include:
Please contact Dr. Alsamman's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alsamman accept my insurance?
Dr. Alsamman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (434) 243-4288 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alsamman accept in Charlottesville, VA?
Dr. Alsamman in Charlottesville, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alsamman's office located?
Dr. Omar Alsamman's Primary Practice
1215 Lee St
Charlottesville, VA 22908
(434) 243-4288
What is Dr. Alsamman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alsamman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578815957.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alsamman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alsamman
What is Dr. Omar Alsamman's specialty?
Dr. Alsamman is a Hospitalist near Charlottesville, VA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Omar Alsamman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alsamman is affiliated with Uva University Hospital, Hca Henrico Doctors' Hospital, Uva Health Culpeper 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Omar Alsamman accepting new patients in Charlottesville, VA?
Yes, Dr. Omar Alsamman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Alsamman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alsamman's office at (434) 243-4288 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Alsamman?
Please contact Dr. Alsamman's office at (434) 243-4288 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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