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Dr. Ruhi Shariff, MD

Dr. Ruhi Shariff, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Lincolnwood, IL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shariff, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Lincolnwood, IL?

    Dr. Ruhi Shariff, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Lincolnwood, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shariff graduated from Dow Medical College and completed her residency at Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shariff is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shariff’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shariff’s office at (312) 684-0200.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | Dow Medical College

    Is Dr. Shariff board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ruhi Shariff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Shariff speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shariff typically treat?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Shariff 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. Shariff. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Shariff typically perform?

    As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruhi Shariff may include:

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

    Does Dr. Shariff accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shariff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 684-0200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shariff accept in Lincolnwood, IL?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • State of Illinois

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Shariff's office located?

    Dr. Ruhi Shariff's Primary Practice

    6810 N McCormick Blvd

    Lincolnwood, IL 60712

    (312) 684-0200

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    Dr. Ruhi Shariff's Practice 2

    1901 W Harrison St

    Chicago, IL 60612

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    Dr. Ruhi Shariff's Practice 3

    2650 Ridge Ave

    Evanston, IL 60201

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

    Dr. Shariff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578596268.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shariff?

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

    What is Dr. Ruhi Shariff's specialty?

    Dr. Shariff is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Lincolnwood, IL.

    What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

    An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

    Is Dr. Ruhi Shariff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shariff is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital, Northwestern Memorial 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 a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - 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 Dr. Ruhi Shariff accepting new patients in Lincolnwood, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Ruhi Shariff is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruhi Shariff offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shariff's office at (312) 684-0200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruhi Shariff?

    Please contact Dr. Shariff's office at (312) 684-0200 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Shariff's office located?

    Dr. Shariff's offices are located in Lincolnwood, IL, Chicago, IL, and Evanston, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ruhi Shariff have?

    Dr. Ruhi Shariff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.