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33 Years of Experience
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waris, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Ghulam Waris, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Salisbury, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Waris graduated from Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud and completed his residency at NYCOMEC/Jersey City Medical Center Program. Dr. Waris is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waris’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waris’s office at (443) 614-9356.
Where did Dr. Waris go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: NYCOMEC/Jersey City Medical Center Program
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma De Santo Domingo | Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Instituto Tecnologico De Santo Domingo (Intec), Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud | Instituto TecnolÛgico de Santo Domingo (INTEC) Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
Is Dr. Waris board certified in Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ghulam Waris, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Waris speak?
Dr. Waris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Waris treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Waris 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. Waris. 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:
- Cerebral Atherosclerosis
- Brain Disease
- Hardening of Brain Arteries
- Brain Artery Plaque
- Cerebral Artery Disease
- Brain Blood Vessel Hardening
ICD-10 Codes:
- I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
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:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
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:
- Arrhythmia
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Anorexia
- Eating Disorder
- Loss of appetite
- Lack of desire to eat
- Eating disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R630: Anorexia
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
- ESRD
ICD-10 Codes:
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Waris perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ghulam Waris may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waris' office.
Does Dr. Waris accept my insurance?
Dr. Waris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 614-9356 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waris accept in Salisbury, MD?
Dr. Waris in Salisbury, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
AmeriBen
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
MVP Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ghulam Waris?
Dr. Waris has appointments available at his Salisbury, MD office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Waris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568432797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waris
What is Dr. Ghulam Waris's specialty?
Dr. Waris is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Salisbury, MD. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Waris to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ghulam Waris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waris is affiliated with Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional 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
Where can I learn more about Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
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Is Ghulam Waris accepting new patients in Salisbury, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ghulam Waris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghulam Waris offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Waris, or call (443) 614-9356 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Ghulam Waris?
Yes, Dr. Waris offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Waris, or call (443) 614-9356 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ghulam Waris have?
Dr. Ghulam Waris is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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