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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samara, Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Waiel Samara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Samara graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Samara is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samara’s office at (410) 554-6740.
Where did Dr. Samara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine | Union Memorial Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Samara board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Waiel Samara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Samara speak?
Dr. Samara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Samara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Samara typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Samara 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. Samara. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
- Breast Biopsy
- Percutaneous Breast Biopsy
- Breast Tissue Sample
- Breast Lesion Biopsy with Clip
CPT Codes:
- 19083: Biopsy, breast, with placement of breast localization device(s) (eg, clip, metallic pellet), when performed, and imaging of the biopsy specimen, when performed, percutaneous; first lesion, including ultrasound guidance
Does Dr. Samara accept my insurance?
Dr. Samara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 554-6740 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samara accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Samara in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Samara's office located?
Dr. Waiel Samara's Primary Practice
200 E 33rd St Ste 650
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 554-6740
What is Dr. Samara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427012707.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samara
What is Dr. Waiel Samara's specialty?
Dr. Samara is a Internist near Baltimore, MD.
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. Waiel Samara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samara is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center, Medstar Harbor Hospital, Mercy Medical Center - Baltimore, Md, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Wellspan York 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 Waiel Samara accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. Waiel Samara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Waiel Samara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (410) 554-6740 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Waiel Samara?
Please contact Dr. Samara's office at (410) 554-6740 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Waiel Samara have?
Dr. Waiel Samara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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