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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkerm, Internist in Acton, MA?
Dr. Ashraf Elkerm, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Acton, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Elkerm completed his residency at St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Elkerm is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkerm’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkerm’s office at (978) 401-3100.
Where did Dr. Elkerm go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Vincent Hosp, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Elkerm board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf Elkerm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Elkerm speak?
Dr. Elkerm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elkerm typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elkerm 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. Elkerm. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Various Muscle Conditions
- Uncommon Muscle Problems
- Specific Muscle Ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6289: Other specified disorders of muscle
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elkerm typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ashraf Elkerm may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Elkerm's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Elkerm accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkerm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 401-3100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkerm accept in Acton, MA?
Dr. Elkerm in Acton, MA 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 Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Community Health Network of Washington
Fallon Health
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Network Health
Point32Health
State of Massachusetts
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Elkerm's office located?
What is Dr. Elkerm's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkerm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306825831.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkerm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkerm
What is Dr. Ashraf Elkerm's specialty?
Dr. Elkerm is a Internist near Acton, MA.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Ashraf Elkerm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkerm is affiliated with Emerson Health, Umass Memorial Medical Center, Umass Memorial Healthalliance Clinton Hospital - Leominster Campus, Boston Medical Center 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 Ashraf Elkerm accepting new patients in Acton, MA?
Yes, Dr. Ashraf Elkerm is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ashraf Elkerm offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkerm's office at (978) 401-3100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ashraf Elkerm?
Please contact Dr. Elkerm's office at (978) 401-3100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ashraf Elkerm have?
Dr. Ashraf Elkerm is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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