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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alkhatib, Internist in Aiken, SC?
Dr. Alaa Alkhatib is an Internist, who primarily practices in Aiken, SC. Dr. Alkhatib is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alkhatib’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alkhatib’s office at (732) 923-5000.
What languages does Dr. Alkhatib speak?
Dr. Alkhatib and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Alkhatib typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alkhatib 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. Alkhatib. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nervous System Symptoms
- Neurologic Disease
- Neurological signs
- Nerve problems
- Brain and nerve symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2990: Unspecified symptoms and signs involving the nervous system
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alkhatib typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Alaa Alkhatib 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
Please contact Dr. Alkhatib's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alkhatib accept my insurance?
Dr. Alkhatib accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 923-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alkhatib accept in Aiken, SC?
Dr. Alkhatib in Aiken, SC 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 Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
Sonder Health Plans
UMR Administered Payer
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alkhatib's office located?
What is Dr. Alkhatib's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alkhatib's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861165011.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alkhatib?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alkhatib
What is Dr. Alaa Alkhatib's specialty?
Dr. Alkhatib is a Internist near Aiken, SC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Alaa Alkhatib affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alkhatib is affiliated with Aiken Regional Medical Centers, Piedmont Augusta Hospital, Musc Health University Medical Center 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alaa Alkhatib accepting new patients in Aiken, SC?
Yes, Dr. Alaa Alkhatib is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alaa Alkhatib offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alkhatib's office at (732) 923-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alaa Alkhatib?
Please contact Dr. Alkhatib's office at (732) 923-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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