Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Chami, Internist in Springfield, MO?
Dr. Sarah El Chami, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MO with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. El Chami is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Chami’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Chami’s office at (316) 293-1818.
What languages does Dr. El Chami speak?
Dr. El Chami and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. El Chami treat?
As a Internist, Dr. El Chami 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. El Chami. 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:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M059: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified
- M069: Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Body Fat
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6831: Body mass index [BMI] 31.0-31.9, adult
- Z6832: Body mass index [BMI] 32.0-32.9, adult
- Z6833: Body mass index [BMI] 33.0-33.9, adult
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Joint Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
- Scaly Skin Condition
- Chronic Skin Disease
- Autoimmune Skin Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
- L409: Psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6829: Body mass index [BMI] 29.0-29.9, adult
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Weak Immune System
- Immune System Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Which procedures does Dr. El Chami perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sarah El Chami 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. El Chami's office.
Does Dr. El Chami accept my insurance?
Dr. El Chami accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (316) 293-1818 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Chami accept in Springfield, MO?
Dr. El Chami in Springfield, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. El Chami's office located?
Dr. Sarah El Chami's Primary Practice
3555 S National Ave Ste 102
Springfield, MO 65807
(316) 293-1818
What is Dr. El Chami's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Chami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952753824.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Chami?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Chami
What is Dr. Sarah El Chami's specialty?
Dr. El Chami is a Internist near Springfield, MO.
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. El Chami to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sarah El Chami affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Chami is affiliated with Cox Medical Center South which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Sarah El Chami accepting new patients in Springfield, MO?
Yes, Dr. Sarah El Chami is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sarah El Chami offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Chami's office at (316) 293-1818 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sarah El Chami?
Please contact Dr. El Chami's office at (316) 293-1818 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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