SF
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Fakhro, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Sameeh Fakhro, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Fakhro is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fakhro’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fakhro’s office at (619) 423-5616.
What languages does Dr. Fakhro speak?
Dr. Fakhro and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Fakhro typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Fakhro 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. Fakhro. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Diabetic Vascular Complications
- Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
- Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Fakhro typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameeh Fakhro 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
Please contact Dr. Fakhro's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Fakhro accept my insurance?
Dr. Fakhro accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 423-5616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fakhro accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Fakhro in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Community Health Group
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Scripps Health
Sharp HealthCare
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Fakhro's office located?
What is Dr. Fakhro's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fakhro's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245718865.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fakhro?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fakhro
What is Dr. Sameeh Fakhro's specialty?
Dr. Fakhro is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Sameeh Fakhro affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Fakhro is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp Memorial Hospital, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Coronado Hospital, Tri-City Medical Center, Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego 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
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Is Sameeh Fakhro accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sameeh Fakhro is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameeh Fakhro offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fakhro's office at (619) 423-5616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sameeh Fakhro?
Please contact Dr. Fakhro's office at (619) 423-5616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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