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42 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Sawiris, Internist in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Glendale, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 42 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sawiris graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Sawiris is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawiris’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawiris’s office at (818) 790-1088.
Where did Dr. Sawiris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Assiut University, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Sawiris board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sawiris speak?
Dr. Sawiris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Sawiris treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sawiris 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. Sawiris. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
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 D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:
- 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:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- Repeat Prescription Visit
- Prescription Refill Appointment
- Medication Renewal Visit
- Follow-up for Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bacterial Intestinal Infection
- Bacterial Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Bacterial Gut Infection
- Bacterial Enteritis
- Bacterial Gastroenteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sawiris perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samir Sawiris 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sawiris' office.
Does Dr. Sawiris accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawiris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 790-1088 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawiris accept in Glendale, CA?
Dr. Sawiris in Glendale, 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
Centene
City of Los Angeles
GlobalHealth
Heritage Health
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sawiris' office located?
Dr. Samir Sawiris' Primary Practice
1818 Verdugo Blvd Ste 200
Glendale, CA 91208
(818) 790-1088
What is Dr. Sawiris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawiris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1134172844.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawiris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawiris
What is Dr. Samir Sawiris's specialty?
Dr. Sawiris is a Internist near Glendale, CA.
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. Sawiris to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Samir Sawiris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sawiris is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Samir Sawiris accepting new patients in Glendale, CA?
Yes, Dr. Samir Sawiris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samir Sawiris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sawiris's office at (818) 790-1088 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Samir Sawiris?
Please contact Dr. Sawiris's office at (818) 790-1088 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Samir Sawiris have?
Dr. Samir Sawiris is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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