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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Yostos, Internist in Lompoc, CA?
Dr. Kareem Yostos, DO is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lompoc, CA. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Yostos graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency at Connecticut Hospital. Dr. Yostos is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yostos’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yostos’s office at (805) 737-3300.
Where did Dr. Yostos go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Connecticut Hospital
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | University of New England / Main Campus | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Is Dr. Yostos board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Kareem Yostos, DO is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Yostos speak?
Dr. Yostos and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Yostos treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Yostos 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. Yostos. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hepatic Encephalopathy
- Portosystemic encephalopathy
- PSE
- Brain fog from liver disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7682: Hepatic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I6389: Other cerebral infarction
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Which procedures does Dr. Yostos perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kareem Yostos 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. Yostos' office.
Does Dr. Yostos accept my insurance?
Dr. Yostos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (805) 737-3300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yostos accept in Lompoc, CA?
Dr. Yostos in Lompoc, CA 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 Shield of California
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Imperial Health Plan (CA)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Yostos' office located?
What is Dr. Yostos's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yostos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568475077.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yostos?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yostos
What is Dr. Kareem Yostos's specialty?
Dr. Yostos is a Internist near Lompoc, CA.
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. Yostos to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kareem Yostos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Yostos is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lompoc Valley 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 Kareem Yostos accepting new patients in Lompoc, CA?
Yes, Dr. Kareem Yostos is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kareem Yostos offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Yostos's office at (805) 737-3300 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kareem Yostos?
Please contact Dr. Yostos's office at (805) 737-3300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kareem Yostos have?
Dr. Kareem Yostos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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