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Dr. Muhammad Shareef, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist

Rockford, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shareef, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rockford, IL?

    Dr. Muhammad Shareef, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockford, IL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Shareef is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shareef’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shareef’s office at (779) 696-4400.

    What languages does Dr. Shareef speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shareef typically treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shareef 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. Shareef. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fast Heartbeat
    • Arrhythmia
    • Tachycardia
    • Rapid heart rate
    • Racing heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R000: Tachycardia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shareef typically perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Muhammad Shareef may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shareef accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shareef accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (779) 696-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shareef accept in Rockford, IL?

    Dr. Shareef in Rockford, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • Centene

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shareef's office located?

    Dr. Muhammad Shareef's Primary Practice

    1401 E State St

    Rockford, IL 61104

    (779) 696-4400

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    Dr. Muhammad Shareef's Practice 2

    1625 S State St

    Belvidere, IL 61008

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

    Dr. Shareef's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639602543.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shareef?

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

    What is Dr. Muhammad Shareef's specialty?

    Dr. Shareef is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rockford, IL.

    What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.

    Is Dr. Muhammad Shareef affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shareef is affiliated with Uw Health Swedishamerican Hospital, Uw Health University Hospital, Osf Healthcare Saint Anthony Medical Center, Beloit Memorial Hospital, Advocate Sherman 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Muhammad Shareef accepting new patients in Rockford, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Muhammad Shareef is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Muhammad Shareef offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shareef's office at (779) 696-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Muhammad Shareef?

    Please contact Dr. Shareef's office at (779) 696-4400 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shareef's office located?

    Dr. Shareef's offices are located in Rockford, IL and Belvidere, IL.