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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tahhan, Internist in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Sami Tahhan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Tahhan completed his residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine. Dr. Tahhan is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tahhan’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tahhan’s office at (757) 446-8920.
Where did Dr. Tahhan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, Internal Medicine
Is Dr. Tahhan board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sami Tahhan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Tahhan speak?
Dr. Tahhan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does Dr. Tahhan treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Tahhan 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. Tahhan. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- History of Nicotine Dependence
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Past nicotine addiction
- Previous smoking habit
- History of tobacco use disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Nicotine Addiction
- E-Cigarettes
- Smokeless Tobacco
- Smoking
- Tobacco Addiction
- Smoking Addiction
- Vaping Addiction
- Nicotine Substance Use Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17200: Nicotine dependence, unspecified, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Tahhan perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Sami Tahhan 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tahhan's office.
Does Dr. Tahhan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tahhan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 446-8920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tahhan accept in Norfolk, VA?
Dr. Tahhan in Norfolk, VA 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tahhan's office located?
Dr. Sami Tahhan's Primary Practice
825 Fairfax Ave Ste 445
Norfolk, VA 23507
(757) 446-8920
What is Dr. Tahhan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tahhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659348068.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tahhan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tahhan
What is Dr. Sami Tahhan's specialty?
Dr. Tahhan is a Internist near Norfolk, VA.
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.
Contact Dr. Tahhan to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Sami Tahhan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tahhan is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Sentara Princess Anne 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Sami Tahhan accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Sami Tahhan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sami Tahhan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tahhan's office at (757) 446-8920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sami Tahhan?
Please contact Dr. Tahhan's office at (757) 446-8920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sami Tahhan have?
Dr. Sami Tahhan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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