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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkhider, Hospitalist in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Osama Elkhider is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Milwaukee, WI with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Elkhider is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkhider’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkhider’s office at (414) 955-0350.
What languages does Dr. Elkhider speak?
Dr. Elkhider and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Elkhider treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Elkhider 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. Elkhider. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Low Blood Pressure
- Hypotension
- Blood Pressure Drop
- Fainting Spells
ICD-10 Codes:
- I959: Hypotension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Which procedures does Dr. Elkhider perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Osama Elkhider may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elkhider's office.
Does Dr. Elkhider accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkhider accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (414) 955-0350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkhider accept in Milwaukee, WI?
Dr. Elkhider in Milwaukee, WI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Community Care Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
iCare
Medicare
Network Health
Quartz Health Solutions
State of Wisconsin
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Elkhider's office located?
Dr. Osama Elkhider's Primary Practice
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-0350
What is Dr. Elkhider's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkhider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215582382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkhider?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkhider
What is Dr. Osama Elkhider's specialty?
Dr. Elkhider is a Hospitalist near Milwaukee, WI. 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. Contact Dr. Elkhider to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Osama Elkhider affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkhider is affiliated with Froedtert Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Osama Elkhider accepting new patients in Milwaukee, WI?
Yes, Dr. Osama Elkhider is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Osama Elkhider offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkhider's office at (414) 955-0350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Osama Elkhider?
Please contact Dr. Elkhider's office at (414) 955-0350 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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