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Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou, MD
Falls Church, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simou, Critical Care Internist in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Simou is fluent in English, Arabic, Kurdish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Simou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simou’s office.
Where did Dr. Simou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Aleppo University
Is Dr. Simou board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Simou speak?
Dr. Simou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Kurdish
Tagalog
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Simou typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Simou 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. Simou. 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.
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:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Simou typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Simou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Simou accept my insurance?
Dr. Simou 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. Simou accept in Falls Church, VA?
Dr. Simou in Falls Church, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
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Where is Dr. Simou's office located?
What is Dr. Simou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366556722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simou
What is Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou's specialty?
Dr. Simou is a Critical Care Internist near Falls Church, VA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simou is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital 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 Jikerkhoun Simou accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?
Yes, Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simou's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jikerkhoun Simou?
Please contact Dr. Simou's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou have?
Dr. Jikerkhoun Simou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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