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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Al-Shaar, Internist in Largo, MD?
Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Largo, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Al-Shaar is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Al-Shaar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Al-Shaar’s office at (703) 922-1000.
Is Dr. Al-Shaar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Al-Shaar speak?
Dr. Al-Shaar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Al-Shaar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Al-Shaar 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. Al-Shaar. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Al-Shaar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar 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. Al-Shaar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Al-Shaar accept my insurance?
Dr. Al-Shaar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 922-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Al-Shaar accept in Largo, MD?
Dr. Al-Shaar in Largo, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Al-Shaar's office located?
Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar's Primary Practice
1221 Mercantile Ln
Largo, MD 20774
(703) 922-1000
What is Dr. Al-Shaar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Al-Shaar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740401710.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Al-Shaar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Al-Shaar
What is Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar's specialty?
Dr. Al-Shaar is a Internist near Largo, MD.
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. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Al-Shaar is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Abdel Basset Al-Shaar accepting new patients in Largo, MD?
Yes, Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Al-Shaar's office at (703) 922-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Abdel Basset Al-Shaar?
Please contact Dr. Al-Shaar's office at (703) 922-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar have?
Dr. Abdel Basset Al-Shaar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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