Dr. Fares Kokash, MD
Pediatrician
,Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist
,Pediatric Neurologist
,Neurodevelopmental Disabilities Specialist
,Neurologist
Temple, TX
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kokash, Pediatrician in Temple, TX?
Dr. Fares Kokash, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Temple, TX with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Kokash graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria and completed his residency at Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Child Neurology. Dr. Kokash is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kokash’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kokash’s office at (254) 724-2111.
Where did Dr. Kokash go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Tx Tech U Hlth Sci Ctr, Pediatrics; Univ Tx Southwestern Med Sch, Child Neurology | Tx Tech University
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
Is Dr. Kokash board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Fares Kokash, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Kokash speak?
Dr. Kokash and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Kokash treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kokash 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. Kokash. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
- ADD
- Inattentive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
- F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Insomnia
- Sleeplessness
- Trouble sleeping
- Chronic insomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4700: Insomnia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Epilepsy
- Epilepsy
- Complex Partial Seizures
- Idiopathic generalized epilepsy
- Primary generalized epilepsy
- Generalized seizure disorder
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Impaired Awareness Seizures
- Temporal Lobe Seizures
- Psychomotor Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40309: Generalized idiopathic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40209: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Childhood Behavioral and Emotional Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Child Behavior Disorder
- Youth Mental Health Issues
- Adolescent Emotional Problems
- Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
- ODD
- Defiant Behavior Disorder
- Childhood Oppositionality
ICD-10 Codes:
- F988: Other specified behavioral and emotional disorders with onset usually occurring in childhood and adolescence
- F913: Oppositional defiant disorder
Also known as:
- Learning Disability
- Learning Disabilities
- Scholastic Skill Disorder
- Academic Learning Disorder
- Developmental Learning Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- F819: Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Delayed Child Development
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
- Developmental delay
- Slow development in children
- Milestone delays
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
- R620: Delayed milestone in childhood
Also known as:
- Developmental Coordination Disorder
- Developmental Disabilities
- Dyspraxia
- Motor Skill Disorder
- Clumsiness Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function
Also known as:
- Autism Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
- ASD Screening
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
- Early Autism Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1341: Encounter for autism screening
Also known as:
- Lack of Coordination
- Movement Disorder
- Clumsiness
- Ataxia
- Coordination Problems
- Unsteady Movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R279: Unspecified lack of coordination
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Kokash perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Fares Kokash may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kokash's office.
Does Dr. Kokash accept my insurance?
Dr. Kokash accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (254) 724-2111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kokash accept in Temple, TX?
Dr. Kokash in Temple, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Driscoll Health Plan
Keenan and Associates
Molina
Point32Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kokash's office located?
What is Dr. Kokash's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kokash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972619609.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kokash?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kokash
What is Dr. Fares Kokash's specialty?
Dr. Kokash is a Pediatrician near Temple, TX. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Kokash to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Fares Kokash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kokash is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Fares Kokash accepting new patients in Temple, TX?
Yes, Dr. Fares Kokash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fares Kokash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kokash's office at (254) 724-2111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fares Kokash?
Please contact Dr. Kokash's office at (254) 724-2111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fares Kokash have?
Dr. Fares Kokash is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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