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Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD

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(Dr. Samer S. Najjar, M.D.)

(409 Ratings)

Specializes in: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Professional interests include: thrombophilia (clotting disorders), ambulatory event monitoring (AEM), injuries, and more.

110 Irving Street Nw Mhvi-1st Floor North Addition
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-4698

Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD is a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD is affiliated with MedStar Harbor Hospital, MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, MedStar Health and MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center.

Office Locations

3333 N Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21218

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MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

110 Irving Street Nw Mhvi-1st Floor North Addition
Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-4698

(202) 877-2799

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Some issues Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD can help you with:

Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)

A cardiac resynchronization therapy device, also known as a CRT or biventricular pacemaker, is a kind of pacemaker that can help the heart work more effectively. In certain kinds of heart failure, the ventricles, or larger chambers in the heart, stop working together. When they are no longer in synch, the heart can't pump enough blood to meet the body's needs. CRT can help keep the heartbeat regular and the ventricles contracting at the same time.

Just as with a standard pacemaker, a biventricular pacemaker consists of a small battery pack and electrical leads, or small wires that conduct electricity to the heart. CRT pacemakers have two or three leads, placed in the upper and lower chambers of the heart. The device measures the contractions of the heart, and if the heart begins to beat out of time it will send small, rhythmic pulses of electricity to resynchronize (hence the name 'cardiac resynchronization therapy) the contractions. This allows the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body more efficiently. Sometimes a CRT is combined with a different kind of device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator or ICD, which uses a higher burst of energy to restart the heart if it stops suddenly.

When a biventricular pacemaker is inserted, the wire leads are usually placed via a small incision near the shoulder, then threaded through a vein to the heart. The battery pack is placed under the skin of the chest near the collarbone. Once everything is in place, the leads are connected to the battery, and the CRT can begin helping the heart beat correctly.

It is normal to experience swelling and discomfort as the incisions from surgery heal. It takes time for the heart to adjust to the pacemaker, so vigorous activity should be kept to a minimum for the first few weeks. Strong magnetic fields may affect how the CRT functions, so patients may be advised to avoid them. As patients heart begins to pump blood more effectively, they should soon begin to feel stronger and less fatigued.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) Insertion

High-risk patients whose hearts are not able to pump blood effectively may be fitted with a device called an intra-aortic balloon pump or IABP. This device is a temporary, surgically implanted pump that does some of the work of the heart and supports the heart in moving blood throughout the body. An IABP may be used after a heart attack, during heart surgery, for patients who are having trouble after a bypass, or as a "bridge" treatment for patients who are waiting for a heart transplant.

An intra-aortic balloon pump is a small, sausage-shaped balloon at the end of a catheter, or very thin, flexible tube. An incision is made (usually in the groin), and the deflated balloon and catheter are threaded through an artery to the aorta, the large main artery that takes oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The pump can also be placed during open-heart surgery. If this is the case, it is positioned directly into the aorta. Once in place, the balloon inflates and deflates in rhythm with the heart. When it inflates, it pushes blood back towards the heart to help the heart muscle get enough oxygen and fill correctly. When the IABP deflates, just before the heart contracts, it lowers the pressure in the aorta slightly. This helps move blood away from the heart and into the body.

An IABP is a short-term solution, used for only hours or up to a few weeks at most. The pump is powered and controlled by a computer outside the body, so during treatment patients must remain lying down in their hospital bed. Insertion of the device is performed at a cardiac catheterization lab or operating room, and patients with an intra-aortic balloon pump often stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). While it is not a particularly painful treatment, it is common for patients to hear and feel the balloon inflating and deflating within their chest, which can be unsettling. However, IABP is a safe and effective treatment for supporting the heart.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"People assume as your heart ages, it becomes weaker and you have problems with this, that and the other, and that's not necessarily true," says Dr. Samer Najjar, the director of Heart Failure with...”—"Aging gracefully: Caring for your heart as you age", Washington Top News, October 2015

“"Even though cyclosporin was available then, we were still learning how to use it, how much to give," says Samer Najjar, medical director of the Advanced Heart Failure program at MedStar Washington...”—"Man survives 25 years with donor heart, becoming one of longest-surviving heart recipients", Fox News, March 2015

“"Even though cyclosporin was available then, we were still learning how to use it, how much to give," said Samer Najjar, medical director of the heart transplant program at MedStar Washington...”—"Heart recipient of 25 years: 'I've beat the odds'", Mass Live, March 2014

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2023, Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Maryland.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	377
hospital care	1176
inpatient care	1176

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	206
hospital care	875
inpatient care	875

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	79
Black	140
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	12
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	62
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	272
hospital care	994
inpatient care	994

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	157
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	11
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	61
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	225
hospital care	945
inpatient care	945

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	298
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	180

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	62
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	150
hospital care	745
inpatient care	745

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	159
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	62
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	212
hospital care	1256
inpatient care	1256

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	201
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	59
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
hospital care	850
inpatient care	850

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	162
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	59
Dementia	19
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	201
hospital care	674
inpatient care	674

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	156
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	59
Dementia	28
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	298
hospital care	1041
inpatient care	1041

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	186
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	12
Less than 65	90

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	59
Dementia	23
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	224
hospital care	594
inpatient care	594

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	164
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	155
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	20
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	44
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	53
Dementia	20
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	58
hospital care	386
inpatient care	386

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	72
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	17
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	74
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	60
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	65
Dementia	15
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated as a cardiologist in Baltimore, MD were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	218
hospital care	866
inpatient care	866

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD.

**Gender**
Female	95
Male	156

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	145
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	83
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	26
Less than 65	83
65 to 74	104

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, heart failure, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	68
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	54
Atrial Fibrillation	35
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

Education & Training

He completed residency at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Harbor Hospital

MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital

MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center

MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Union Memorial Hospital

MedStar Health

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), OCI Direct (HMO), Medicare Direct, Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Choice POS II Open Access, Employee Health Plan, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, CareFirst MedStar Select PPO and Aetna Classic 3500.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

CareFirst EPO

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

OCI Direct (HMO)

Medicare Direct

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 409 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Baltimore, MD.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-24

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Dr. Najjar is a great dr., he takes time for all my questions, and after he & I discuss any problems, he summarises our visit to ensure I understand our visit. He's the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-26

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I am extremely fortunate to have Dr.Najjar as my cardiologist he is fantastic!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2022-08-18

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Very pleased with *Dr. Najjar. Would recommend his service to others.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-09

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Extraordinary care and expertise.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-20

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Excellent doctor

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HeartWare, Inc.	$6,860 HeartWare Ventricular Assist System $6,860
Abbott Laboratories	$6,772 HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Dev $3,691	THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $2,015	Circulatory Support $431	HeartMate 3 Left Ventricular Assist Device $334	HeartMate $233	Other $69
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$6,332 HeartWare HVAD $4,677	Drug-Coated Balloons $141	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $101	Reveal LINQ $18	Compia MRI $3	Other $1,392
St. Jude Medical, Inc.	$2,928 Regent Mechanical Heart Valve $1,770	HeartMate PHP $1,158
Thoratec Corporation	$1,231 HeartMate III R and D $536	MCS Multiple Products General $439	HeartMate II $257
Other	$1,511 Omniscan $233	Impella $151	WATCHMAN Access System $142	ENTRESTO $138	CLEVIPREX $114	Other $733

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,789
Travel and Lodging	$7,454
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$5,724
Consulting Fee	$3,162
Honoraria	$1,500
Other	$5

Research Payments

Dr. Samer Samir Najjar, MD has received 35 research payments totaling $298,133.

Biography

Dr. Samer Najjar practices advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include prostate problems, myxoma, and rheumatic heart disease. Dr. Najjar seems to honor Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University and a hospital affiliated with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Dr. Najjar (or staff) is conversant in Arabic and French. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, and MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center. He welcomes new patients at his office inBaltimore, MD as reported by Doctor.com.