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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheikh, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Farooq Sheikh, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (202) 877-4119.
Where did Dr. Sheikh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Is Dr. Sheikh board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Farooq Sheikh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?
Dr. Sheikh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sheikh treat?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Chronic Combined Systolic and Diastolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Long-term Mixed Heart Failure
- Chronic Biventricular Heart Failure
- Ongoing Systolic and Diastolic Dysfunction
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFpEF
- Sudden Worsening Diastolic Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Filling Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5042: Chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5033: Acute on chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Transplant
- Heart Transplantation
- Cardiac transplant
- Heart replacement surgery
- Post-heart transplant
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z941: Heart transplant status
Also known as:
- Sarcoid Myocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis of the Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8685: Sarcoid myocarditis
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Caused by Other Disease
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Secondary Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Other Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I43: Cardiomyopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Organ-Limited Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis
- Amyloidosis & Kidney Disease
- Localized Amyloidosis
- Amyloid Deposit in Organ
ICD-10 Codes:
- E854: Organ-limited amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Wild-Type Transthyretin Amyloidosis
- Transthyretin amyloidosis
- ATTR Amyloidosis (Wild-Type)
- Senile Systemic Amyloidosis
- ATTRwt Amyloidosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8582: Wild-type transthyretin-related (ATTR) amyloidosis
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Which procedures does Dr. Sheikh perform as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Farooq Sheikh may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sheikh's office.
Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-4119 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Sheikh in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedStar Health
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?
Dr. Farooq Sheikh's Practice 3
1830 Town Center Dr Ste 405
Reston, VA 20190
(703) 208-7257
What is Dr. Sheikh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205989068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheikh
What is Dr. Farooq Sheikh's specialty?
Dr. Sheikh is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Bethesda, MD. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Sheikh to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Farooq Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Beebe Healthcare, Inova Alexandria Hospital, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital 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 Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
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Is Farooq Sheikh accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Farooq Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Farooq Sheikh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (202) 877-4119 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Farooq Sheikh?
Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (202) 877-4119 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Farooq Sheikh have?
Dr. Farooq Sheikh is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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