42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawiris, Internist in Glendale, CA?
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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Sawiris typically treat?
As an 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. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sawiris typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Sawiris' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Medicare
MHH Healthcare
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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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 hospitals are Dr. Sawiris affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sawiris has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sawiris's NPI number?A 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?
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.