45 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Barakat, Internist in Clinton, IA?
Dr. Suheil Barakat, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Clinton, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Barakat graduated from Ecole De Medecine Et De Pharmacie and completed his residency at Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Preventive Medicine; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Barakat is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Barakat’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Barakat’s office at (563) 243-2511.
Where did Dr. Barakat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tulane Univ Hosp & Clis, General Preventive Medicine; Wright State Univ Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine | Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Program
Medical School: Ecole Libre De Med- Lille- France | Ecole De Medecine Et De Pharmacie | Escuela Libre De Homeopatia De Mexico
Is Dr. Barakat board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Suheil Barakat, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Barakat speak?
Dr. Barakat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Barakat typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Barakat 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. Barakat. 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 here.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
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- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Barakat typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Barakat 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. Barakat. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Does Dr. Barakat accept my insurance?
Dr. Barakat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (563) 243-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Barakat accept in Clinton, IA?
Dr. Barakat in Clinton, IA 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medica Group
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. Barakat's office located?
What is Dr. Barakat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Barakat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013975259.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Barakat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Barakat
What is Dr. Suheil Barakat's specialty?
Dr. Barakat is a Internist near Clinton, IA.
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. Suheil Barakat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Barakat is affiliated with Mercyone Clinton Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Suheil Barakat accepting new patients in Clinton, IA?
Yes, Dr. Suheil Barakat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suheil Barakat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Barakat's office at (563) 243-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suheil Barakat?
Please contact Dr. Barakat's office at (563) 243-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Suheil Barakat have?
Dr. Suheil Barakat is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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