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Dr. Beshara Helou, MD

Dr. Beshara Helou, MD

Georgetown, DE

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Helou, Internist in Georgetown, DE?

    Dr. Beshara Helou, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Georgetown, DE with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Helou graduated from Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Helou is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helou’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helou’s office at (302) 856-3737.

    Where did Dr. Helou go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Geo Washington Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Union Mem Hosp, Internal Medicine

    • Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India

    Is Dr. Helou board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Beshara Helou, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Helou speak?

    Dr. Helou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    • German

    What conditions does Dr. Helou treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Helou 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. Helou. 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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Other Circulation Problems
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Vascular Complications
    • Diabetes Heart and Blood Vessel Problems
    • Diabetes Mellitus Circulatory Issues
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1159: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications
    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Fatigue
    • Tiredness
    • Lack of energy
    • Exhaustion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5383: Other fatigue

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • B Vitamins
    • B12 Anemia
    • Dietary B12 Anemia
    • Cobalamin Deficiency Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D519: Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vitamin D Deficiency
    • Low Vitamin D Levels
    • Lack of Vitamin D
    • Hypovitaminosis D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E559: Vitamin D deficiency, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Helou perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Beshara Helou may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Helou's office.

    Does Dr. Helou accept my insurance?

    Dr. Helou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 856-3737 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Helou accept in Georgetown, DE?

    Dr. Helou in Georgetown, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • State of Delaware

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Helou's office located?

    Dr. Beshara Helou's Primary Practice

    20930 DuPont Blvd Unit 202

    Georgetown, DE 19947

    (302) 856-3737

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    Dr. Beshara Helou's Practice 2

    77 Milford Neck Rd Ste 101

    Milford, DE 19963

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    What is Dr. Helou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Helou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407811490.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helou?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helou

    What is Dr. Beshara Helou's specialty?

    Dr. Helou is a Internist near Georgetown, DE.

    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. Helou to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Beshara Helou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Helou is affiliated with Beebe Healthcare, Tidalhealth Peninsula Regional which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Beshara Helou accepting new patients in Georgetown, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Beshara Helou is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Beshara Helou offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Helou's office at (302) 856-3737 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Beshara Helou?

    Please contact Dr. Helou's office at (302) 856-3737 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Beshara Helou have?

    Dr. Beshara Helou is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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