SHERIF O. EL MAHDY MD – NPI #1235255290
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

SHERIF EL MAHDY is a physician located in NORFOLK, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1235255290 to SHERIF EL MAHDY on March 21, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RP1001X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 08, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SHERIF EL MAHDY below.

NPI Profile for
SHERIF O. EL MAHDY

NPI Number
1235255290
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
SHERIF O. EL MAHDY
Credentials
MD
Primary location
600 GRESHAM DR
SUITE 8630
NORFOLK, VA 23507
Phone: (757) 388-6115 Fax: (757) 388-6116
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for SHERIF EL MAHDY

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDIA1235255290
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RP1001X
- Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease (Primary)		 ND 11374

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
SHERIF EL MAHDY is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
      830 KEMPSVILLE ROAD
      NORFOLK, VA 23502
    • SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
      600 GRESHAM DR
      NORFOLK, VA 23507
    • SENTARA OBICI HOSPITAL
      2800 GODWIN BOULEVARD
      SUFFOLK, VA 23439
    • SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL
      2025 GLENN MITCHELL DRIVE
      VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23456
    • SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      100 SENTARA CIRCLE
      WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188

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