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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sawires, Internist in Colusa, CA?
Dr. Sameh Sawires, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Colusa, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Sawires is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sawires’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sawires’s office at (323) 588-8855.
What languages does Dr. Sawires speak?
Dr. Sawires and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sawires typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sawires 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. Sawires. 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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Elevated Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure
- High Blood Pressure Reading
- Prehypertension
- Borderline High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sawires typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sameh Sawires 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. Sawires' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sawires accept my insurance?
Dr. Sawires accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 588-8855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sawires accept in Colusa, CA?
Dr. Sawires in Colusa, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
MHH Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sawires' office located?
Dr. Sameh Sawires' Primary Practice
151 E Webster St Ste B
Colusa, CA 95932
(323) 588-8855
What is Dr. Sawires's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sawires's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1447215660.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sawires?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sawires
What is Dr. Sameh Sawires's specialty?
Dr. Sawires is a Internist near Colusa, CA.
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. Sameh Sawires affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sawires is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Huntington Park, Torrance Memorial Medical Center, Adventist Health White Memorial, Memorial Hospital Of Gardena, Providence Little Company Of Mary Medical Center Torrance, Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Internist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Sameh Sawires accepting new patients in Colusa, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sameh Sawires is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sameh Sawires offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sawires's office at (323) 588-8855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sameh Sawires?
Please contact Dr. Sawires's office at (323) 588-8855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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