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Dr. Asrar Sheikh, MD

Schererville, IN

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
Telehealth

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sheikh, Internist in Schererville, IN?

    Dr. Asrar Sheikh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Schererville, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years. Dr. Sheikh completed his residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Danbury Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Sheikh is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheikh’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheikh’s office at (219) 440-7351.

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

    • Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Danbury Hosp, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology

    • Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan

    What languages does Dr. Sheikh speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sheikh typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Sheikh 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. Sheikh. 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:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    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:

    • Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
    • Sexually Transmitted Infection
    • Contact with STD
    • Suspected STI exposure
    • Sexual disease contact

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sheikh typically perform?

    As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Asrar Sheikh may include:

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

    Does Dr. Sheikh accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sheikh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 440-7351 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sheikh accept in Schererville, IN?

    Dr. Sheikh in Schererville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sheikh's office located?

    Dr. Asrar Sheikh also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Asrar Sheikh's Primary Practice

    1217 US Highway 41

    Schererville, IN 46375

    (219) 440-7351

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    Dr. Asrar Sheikh's Practice 2

    5454 Hohman Ave

    Hammond, IN 46320

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    Dr. Asrar Sheikh's Practice 3

    2865 N Milwaukee Ave

    Chicago, IL 60618

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

    Dr. Sheikh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982631875.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheikh?

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

    What is Dr. Asrar Sheikh's specialty?

    Dr. Sheikh is a Internist near Schererville, IN.

    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.

    Is this Dr. Asrar Sheikh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sheikh is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point 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 Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. 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 Asrar Sheikh accepting new patients in Schererville, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Asrar Sheikh is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Asrar Sheikh offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (219) 440-7351 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Asrar Sheikh?

    Please contact Dr. Sheikh's office at (219) 440-7351 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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