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37 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shawkat, Hospitalist in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Tarek Shawkat, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Melbourne, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified. Dr. Shawkat completed his residency at Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shawkat is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shawkat’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shawkat’s office.
Where did Dr. Shawkat go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shawkat speak?
Dr. Shawkat and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
German
What conditions does Dr. Shawkat treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shawkat 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. Shawkat. 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.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Cellulitis
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Acute on Chronic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Worsening chronic heart failure
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Sudden worsening heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5043: Acute on chronic combined systolic (congestive) and diastolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Shawkat perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tarek Shawkat may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shawkat's office.
Does Dr. Shawkat accept my insurance?
Dr. Shawkat accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shawkat accept in Melbourne, FL?
Dr. Shawkat in Melbourne, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Hawaii (HMSA)
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Quest
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shawkat's office located?
What is Dr. Shawkat's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shawkat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801844279.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shawkat?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shawkat
What is Dr. Tarek Shawkat's specialty?
Dr. Shawkat is a Hospitalist near Melbourne, FL. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shawkat to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tarek Shawkat affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shawkat is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hilo Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Tarek Shawkat accepting new patients in Melbourne, FL?
Yes, Dr. Tarek Shawkat is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tarek Shawkat offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shawkat's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tarek Shawkat?
Please contact Dr. Shawkat's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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