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Dr. Assem Elfakih, MD

Dearborn, MI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Elfakih, Internist in Dearborn, MI?

    Dr. Assem Elfakih, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dearborn, MI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Elfakih graduated from Crimean Med Inst, Simferopol and completed his residency at James H. Quillen Va Medical Center. Dr. Elfakih is fluent in English, Arabic, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elfakih’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elfakih’s office at (313) 406-5007.

    Where did Dr. Elfakih go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Grand View Hospital

    • Residency: James H. Quillen Va Medical Center

    • Medical School: Crimean Med Inst, Simferopol

    Is Dr. Elfakih board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Assem Elfakih, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Elfakih speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Russian

    What conditions does Dr. Elfakih treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Elfakih 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. Elfakih. 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:

    • 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 Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    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:

    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Elfakih perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Assem Elfakih may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Elfakih's office.

    Does Dr. Elfakih accept my insurance?

    Dr. Elfakih accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 406-5007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Elfakih accept in Dearborn, MI?

    Dr. Elfakih in Dearborn, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene

    • Community Health Choice

    • Health Alliance Plan (HAP)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina

    • Spectrum / Priority Health

    • State of Michigan

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    Where is Dr. Elfakih's office located?

    Dr. Assem Elfakih's Primary Practice

    15044 Michigan Ave

    Dearborn, MI 48126

    (313) 406-5007

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    Dr. Assem Elfakih's Practice 2

    N10565 Grandview Ln

    Ironwood, MI 49938

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

    Dr. Elfakih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881899946.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elfakih?

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

    What is Dr. Assem Elfakih's specialty?

    Dr. Elfakih is a Internist near Dearborn, MI.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Elfakih to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Assem Elfakih affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Elfakih is affiliated with Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health Dearborn 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Assem Elfakih accepting new patients in Dearborn, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Assem Elfakih is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Assem Elfakih offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Elfakih's office at (313) 406-5007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Assem Elfakih?

    Please contact Dr. Elfakih's office at (313) 406-5007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Assem Elfakih have?

    Dr. Assem Elfakih is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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