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Dr. James Kos, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

37 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kos, Internist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. James Kos, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL. He has been practicing for over 37 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kos graduated from Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kos is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kos’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kos’s office at (954) 771-3303.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Ahepa Univ Hosp | Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine | Aristotle University Of Thessaloniki School Of Medicine | Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine | ARISTOLELIAN UNIVERSITY

    Is Dr. Kos board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. James Kos, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kos speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Kos treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Kos 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. Kos. 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:

    • Age-Related Brain Degeneration
    • Dementia
    • Senile Dementia
    • Brain Degeneration in Elderly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Blood Clot in Brain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I6330: Cerebral infarction due to thrombosis of unspecified cerebral artery

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Atherosclerosis
    • Brain Disease
    • Hardening of Brain Arteries
    • Brain Artery Plaque
    • Cerebral Artery Disease
    • Brain Blood Vessel Hardening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I672: Cerebral atherosclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    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:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
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    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with high CO2
    • Hypercapnic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Mobility
    • Walking Problems
    • Limited movement
    • Difficulty walking
    • Impaired mobility

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7409: Other reduced mobility

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Polyarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Kos perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. James Kos may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kos' office.

    Does Dr. Kos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 771-3303 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kos accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Kos in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AvMed Health Plan

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Florida Community Care

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kos' office located?

    Dr. James Kos' Primary Practice

    1930 NE 47th St Ste 100

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

    (954) 771-3303

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

    Dr. Kos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053406207.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kos?

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

    What is Dr. James Kos's specialty?

    Dr. Kos is a Internist near Fort Lauderdale, FL.

    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. Kos to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. James Kos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kos is affiliated with Holy Cross Health 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 James Kos accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. James Kos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Kos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kos's office at (954) 771-3303 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with James Kos?

    Please contact Dr. Kos's office at (954) 771-3303 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Kos have?

    Dr. James Kos is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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