MD
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dafaallah, Internist in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Des Moines, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dafaallah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dafaallah’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dafaallah’s office at (515) 247-4239.
What languages does Dr. Dafaallah speak?
Dr. Dafaallah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dafaallah treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Dafaallah 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. Dafaallah. 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
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina (Sudden Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Acute Angina
- Worsening Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I200: Unstable angina
Which procedures does Dr. Dafaallah perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dafaallah's office.
Does Dr. Dafaallah accept my insurance?
Dr. Dafaallah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 247-4239 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dafaallah accept in Des Moines, IA?
Dr. Dafaallah in Des Moines, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
HealthPartners
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Iowa
Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Dafaallah's office located?
What is Dr. Dafaallah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dafaallah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093381816.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dafaallah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dafaallah
What is Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah's specialty?
Dr. Dafaallah is a Internist near Des Moines, IA.
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.
Contact Dr. Dafaallah to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dafaallah is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Miqdad Dafaallah accepting new patients in Des Moines, IA?
Yes, Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Miqdad Dafaallah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dafaallah's office at (515) 247-4239 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Miqdad Dafaallah?
Please contact Dr. Dafaallah's office at (515) 247-4239 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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