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Who is Dr. Attassi, Infectious Disease Specialist in Highland, IN?
Dr. Kinan Attassi, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Highland, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Attassi completed his residency at Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Attassi is fluent in English, Arabic, and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Attassi’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Attassi’s office at (219) 937-2511.
Where did Dr. Attassi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wm Beaumont Hosp, Infectious Diseases; Mercy Hosp & Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria
Is Dr. Attassi board certified in Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kinan Attassi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Attassi speak?
Dr. Attassi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Attassi treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Attassi 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. Attassi. 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:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Septic Shock
- Sepsis
- Shock
- Severe blood poisoning with shock
- Septic collapse
- Infection-induced shock
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6521: Severe sepsis with septic shock
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
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:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50911: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of right female breast
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unusual Non-Drug Substances in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Foreign Substances in Urine
- Abnormal Urine Screen
- Unexpected Urine Findings
ICD-10 Codes:
- R826: Abnormal urine levels of substances chiefly nonmedicinal as to source
Also known as:
- Local Skin Infection
- Skin Infection
- Skin bacterial infection
- Subcutaneous tissue infection
- Localized skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L089: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Attassi perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Kinan Attassi may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Attassi's office.
Does Dr. Attassi accept my insurance?
Dr. Attassi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 937-2511 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Attassi accept in Highland, IN?
Dr. Attassi in Highland, IN 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 Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Illinois
State of Virginia
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Where is Dr. Attassi's office located?
What is Dr. Attassi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Attassi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255428157.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Attassi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Attassi
What is Dr. Kinan Attassi's specialty?
Dr. Attassi is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Highland, IN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Attassi to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Kinan Attassi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Attassi is affiliated with Community Hospital Of Munster 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
Where can I learn more about Infectious Disease Specialist?
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Is Kinan Attassi accepting new patients in Highland, IN?
Yes, Dr. Kinan Attassi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kinan Attassi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Attassi's office at (219) 937-2511 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kinan Attassi?
Please contact Dr. Attassi's office at (219) 937-2511 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kinan Attassi have?
Dr. Kinan Attassi is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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