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Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash, MD

Anesthesiologist

Fairfax, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abu Afash, Anesthesiologist in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Fairfax, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Abu Afash completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, General Surgery. Dr. Abu Afash is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abu Afash’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abu Afash’s office.

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

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Anesthesiology; Ny Hosp Med Ctr Of Queens, General Surgery

    • Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria

    Is Dr. Abu Afash board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Abu Afash speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abu Afash typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abu Afash 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. Abu Afash. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Abu Afash typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Abu Afash performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Abu Afash. 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:

    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Abu Afash accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abu Afash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abu Afash accept in Fairfax, VA?

    Dr. Abu Afash in Fairfax, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Abu Afash's office located?

    Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash's Primary Practice

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr

    Fairfax, VA 22033

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    Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash's Practice 2

    44045 Riverside Pkwy

    Leesburg, VA 20176

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

    Dr. Abu Afash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194711754.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abu Afash?

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

    What is Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash's specialty?

    Dr. Abu Afash is an Anesthesiologist near Fairfax, VA.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abu Afash is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fairfax 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

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    Is Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash accepting new patients in Fairfax, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abu Afash's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash?

    Please contact Dr. Abu Afash's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abu Afash's office located?

    Dr. Abu Afash's offices are located in Fairfax, VA and Leesburg, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash have?

    Dr. Suleiman Abu Afash is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.