44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Suliman, Gastroenterologist in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Mahomed Suliman, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in El Centro, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Suliman graduated from Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine and completed his residency at Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Suliman is fluent in English, Afrikaans, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suliman’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suliman’s office at (760) 337-1000.
Where did Dr. Suliman go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Hurley Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Hurley Medical Center/Michigan State University Program
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Is Dr. Suliman board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Mahomed Suliman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Suliman speak?
Dr. Suliman and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Afrikaans
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Suliman treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Suliman 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. Suliman. 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.
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:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1013: Epigastric pain
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:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Large Intestine Diverticulosis
- Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
- Diverticular Disease
- Colon Diverticula
- Pockets in the Colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5730: Diverticulosis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
Also known as:
- Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Melena
- Black Stools
- Upper GI Bleed Signs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K921: Melena
What procedures does Dr. Suliman perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Suliman 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. Suliman. 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.
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- Sigmoidoscopy with Hemorrhoid Banding
- Colonoscopy with Injections
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Varices Banding
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Colonoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Ligation
- Hemorrhoid Banding (Sigmoidoscopy)
- Lower Endoscopy for Hemorrhoids
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
- Colon Scope with Medication
- Therapeutic Colonoscopy
- Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
- Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
- EGD with Band Ligation
- Esophageal Varices Banding
- Gastric Varices Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
- 45350: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
- 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 43244: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with band ligation of esophageal/gastric varices
Also known as:
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Lower colon exam
- Flexible colon scope
- Rectum and lower colon check
CPT Codes:
- 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- G-tube Change
- Percutaneous Gastrostomy Tube Exchange
- Stomach Feeding Tube Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 43762: Replacement of gastrostomy tube, percutaneous, includes removal, when performed, without imaging or endoscopic guidance; not requiring revision of gastrostomy tract
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Also known as:
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Pill Camera
- Wireless Capsule Endoscopy
- Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy
- Intestinal Imaging Pill
CPT Codes:
- 91110: Gastrointestinal tract imaging, intraluminal (eg, capsule endoscopy), esophagus through ileum, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Suliman accept my insurance?
Dr. Suliman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (760) 337-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suliman accept in El Centro, CA?
Dr. Suliman in El Centro, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
SGS North America Inc
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Where is Dr. Suliman's office located?
Dr. Mahomed Suliman's Primary Practice
1594 S Imperial Ave
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 337-1000
What is Dr. Suliman's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suliman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912994989.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suliman?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suliman
What is Dr. Mahomed Suliman's specialty?
Dr. Suliman is a Gastroenterologist near El Centro, CA. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Suliman to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mahomed Suliman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Suliman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Pioneers Memorial Hospital, Imperial Valley Healthcare District, El Centro Regional Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Mahomed Suliman accepting new patients in El Centro, CA?
Yes, Dr. Mahomed Suliman is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mahomed Suliman offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suliman's office at (760) 337-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mahomed Suliman?
Please contact Dr. Suliman's office at (760) 337-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Mahomed Suliman have?
Dr. Mahomed Suliman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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