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49 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wasfie, Trauma Surgeon in Flint, MI?
Dr. Tarik Wasfie, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Flint, MI. He has been practicing for over 49 years and is board certified. Dr. Wasfie graduated from University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center Program. Dr. Wasfie is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wasfie’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wasfie’s office at (810) 262-9355.
Where did Dr. Wasfie go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
Is Dr. Wasfie board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Tarik Wasfie, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Wasfie speak?
Dr. Wasfie and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Wasfie treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Wasfie 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. Wasfie. 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:
- Obstructed Belly Button Hernia
- Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Recurrent Groin Hernia (One Side)
- Umbilical Hernia
- Incisional Hernia
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Inguinal Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia with Obstruction
- Blocked Belly Button Hernia
- Strangulated Umbilical Hernia
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Single Groin Hernia
- Hernia in One Groin
- Recurrent Unilateral Inguinal Hernia
- Repeated Groin Hernia
- Recurring Hernia in Groin
- Belly Button Hernia
- Navel Hernia
- Umbilical Rupture
- Post-surgical Hernia
- Surgical Incision Hernia
- Scar Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K420: Umbilical hernia with obstruction, without gangrene
- K4090: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, not specified as recurrent
- K4091: Unilateral inguinal hernia, without obstruction or gangrene, recurrent
- K429: Umbilical hernia without obstruction or gangrene
- K432: Incisional hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallstones with Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Bile Duct Disease
- Gallstones
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
- Acute cholecystitis with gallstones
- Gallbladder attack with stones
- Long-term Gallbladder Inflammation
- Chronic Cholecystitis
- Ongoing Gallbladder Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
- K8000: Calculus of gallbladder with acute cholecystitis without obstruction
- K811: Chronic cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Sebaceous Cyst
- Epidermal Cyst
- Skin Condition
- Epidermoid Cyst
- Keratin Cyst
- Skin Lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- L723: Sebaceous cyst
- L720: Epidermal cyst
Also known as:
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
- Acne Inversa', 'Verneuil's Disease
- HS Skin Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- L732: Hidradenitis suppurativa
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Broken Hip Bone
- Fractures
- Leg Injuries and Disorder
- Hip fracture
- Femoral neck fracture
- Broken upper thigh bone
ICD-10 Codes:
- S72002A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Injury
- Brain Bleed
- TBI
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065X0A: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Inguinal Hernia with Obstruction
- Hernia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Groin Hernia with Blockage
- Strangulated Inguinal Hernia
- Obstructed Groin Hernia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K4030: Unilateral inguinal hernia, with obstruction, without gangrene, not specified as recurrent
Also known as:
- Partial Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Partial Bowel Blockage
- Incomplete Intestinal Obstruction
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56600: Partial intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to cause
What procedures does Dr. Wasfie perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Wasfie 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. Wasfie. 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:
- Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair (Incarcerated/Strangulated)
- Large Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Recurrent Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Emergency Groin Hernia Repair
- Groin Hernia Surgery
- Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
- First Inguinal Hernia Fix
- Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Surgery
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Repair
- Complex Ventral Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Surgery
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
- Epigastric Hernia Surgery
- Repeat Groin Hernia Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Recurrence Surgery
- Inguinal Hernia Surgery
- Incarcerated Hernia Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible
- 49596: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
- 49595: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
- 49520: Repair recurrent inguinal hernia, any age; reducible
- 49507: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
- Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
- Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy
Also known as:
- Emergency Abdominal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Incarcerated Hernia Repair
- Strangulated Hernia Surgery
- Ventral Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Umbilical Hernia Repair
CPT Codes:
- 49594: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); 3 cm to 10 cm, incarcerated or strangulated
Also known as:
- Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoidectomy
- Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
- Piles Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Graft (Trunk)
- Tubed Pedicle Graft
- Direct Pedicle Flap
- Trunk Skin Reconstruction
- Skin Flap Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15570: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; trunk
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Graft (Scalp, Arms, or Legs)
- Tubed Pedicle Graft
- Skin Flap Surgery (Pedicle)
- Tissue Transfer (Pedicle)
CPT Codes:
- 15572: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; scalp, arms, or legs
Also known as:
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Also known as:
- Removal of Large Benign Skin Lesion
- Excision of Non-Cancerous Growth
- Benign Skin Tumor Removal
- Large Skin Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 11426: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Neck/Chest)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Back/Flank)
- Neck soft tissue tumor removal
- Chest wall tumor excision
- Subfascial tumor removal
- Large intramuscular tumor surgery
- Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Back Tumor Removal
- Flank Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21554: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of neck or anterior thorax, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
- 21933: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of back or flank, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
- Face Tumor Excision
- Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
- Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
CPT Codes:
- 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater
Does Dr. Wasfie accept my insurance?
Dr. Wasfie accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (810) 262-9355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wasfie accept in Flint, MI?
Dr. Wasfie in Flint, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Health Alliance Plan (HAP)
Medicare
Molina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wasfie's office located?
What is Dr. Wasfie's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wasfie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1225029739.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wasfie?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wasfie
What is Dr. Tarik Wasfie's specialty?
Dr. Wasfie is a Trauma Surgeon near Flint, MI. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Wasfie to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarik Wasfie affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wasfie is affiliated with Corewell Health Trenton Hospital, Ascension Genesys Hospital, Hurley Medical Center, Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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 Tarik Wasfie accepting new patients in Flint, MI?
Yes, Dr. Tarik Wasfie is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarik Wasfie offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wasfie's office at (810) 262-9355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarik Wasfie?
Please contact Dr. Wasfie's office at (810) 262-9355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tarik Wasfie have?
Dr. Tarik Wasfie is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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