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Dr. Said El Zein, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Huntsville, AL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El Zein, Infectious Disease Specialist in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. Said El Zein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. Dr. El Zein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Zein’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Zein’s office at (256) 469-7200.

    What languages does Dr. El Zein speak?

    Dr. El Zein and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Zein typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El Zein 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 Zein. 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:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lung Mycobacterial Infection
    • Mycobacterial Infection
    • Pulmonary NTM Infection
    • Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection

    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

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Zein typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Said El Zein may include:

    Please contact Dr. El Zein's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. El Zein accept my insurance?

    Dr. El Zein accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 469-7200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El Zein accept in Huntsville, AL?

    Dr. El Zein in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Alabama

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Viva Health

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    Where is Dr. El Zein's office located?

    Dr. Said El Zein's Primary Practice

    1102 Monroe St SW

    Huntsville, AL 35801

    (256) 469-7200

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    What is Dr. El Zein's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. El Zein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730678004.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Zein?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Zein

    What is Dr. Said El Zein's specialty?

    Dr. El Zein is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Huntsville, AL.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Said El Zein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El Zein is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital, Crestwood Medical Center, Uab 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Said El Zein accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Said El Zein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Said El Zein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El Zein's office at (256) 469-7200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Said El Zein?

    Please contact Dr. El Zein's office at (256) 469-7200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El Zein's office located?

    Dr. El Zein's office is located in Huntsville, AL.