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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rustom, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Amal Rustom, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Germantown, TN with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Rustom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rustom’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rustom’s office at (901) 516-6970.
What languages does Dr. Rustom speak?
Dr. Rustom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rustom typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Rustom 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. Rustom. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Rustom typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Amal Rustom may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Rustom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rustom accept my insurance?
Dr. Rustom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (901) 516-6970 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rustom accept in Germantown, TN?
Dr. Rustom in Germantown, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Bankers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Rustom's office located?
What is Dr. Rustom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rustom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831190834.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rustom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rustom
What is Dr. Amal Rustom's specialty?
Dr. Rustom is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Germantown, TN.
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 this Dr. Amal Rustom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rustom is affiliated with Methodist University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Amal Rustom accepting new patients in Germantown, TN?
Yes, Dr. Amal Rustom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amal Rustom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rustom's office at (901) 516-6970 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amal Rustom?
Please contact Dr. Rustom's office at (901) 516-6970 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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