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Dr. Sammer Elwasila, MD

Jacksonville, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elwasila, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Sammer Elwasila, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL. Dr. Elwasila is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elwasila’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elwasila’s office at (904) 953-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Elwasila speak?

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

    • English

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Elwasila 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. Elwasila. 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:

    • Travel Health Counseling
    • Traveler's Health
    • Travel medicine consultation
    • Pre-travel health advice
    • International travel health

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Bladder Inflammation
    • Bladder Disease
    • Cystitis
    • Bladder Infection
    • Painful Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3090: Cystitis, unspecified without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Transplant Aftercare
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Post-kidney transplant care
    • Kidney transplant follow-up
    • Renal transplant recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4822: Encounter for aftercare following kidney transplant

    Also known as:

    • Cellulitis
    • Skin infection
    • Bacterial skin inflammation
    • Acute skin infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Cryptogenic cirrhosis
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7469: Other cirrhosis of liver

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

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sammer Elwasila may include:

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

    Does Dr. Elwasila accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elwasila accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 953-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elwasila accept in Jacksonville, FL?

    Dr. Elwasila in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Allstate Corporation

    • CareCentrix

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Elwasila's office located?

    Dr. Sammer Elwasila's Primary Practice

    4500 San Pablo Rd S

    Jacksonville, FL 32224

    (904) 953-2000

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

    Dr. Elwasila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750814414.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elwasila?

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

    What is Dr. Sammer Elwasila's specialty?

    Dr. Elwasila is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.

    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 this Dr. Sammer Elwasila affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elwasila is affiliated with Mayo Building & Hospital - Florida 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 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 Sammer Elwasila accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Sammer Elwasila is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sammer Elwasila offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elwasila's office at (904) 953-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sammer Elwasila?

    Please contact Dr. Elwasila's office at (904) 953-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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