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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Lakkis, Infectious Disease Specialist in Evansville, IN?
Dr. Iass El Lakkis, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Evansville, IN with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. El Lakkis is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Lakkis’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Lakkis’s office at (270) 780-2760.
Is Dr. El Lakkis board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Iass El Lakkis, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El Lakkis speak?
Dr. El Lakkis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Lakkis typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El Lakkis 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. El Lakkis. 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:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Infectious Arthritis
- Pus-forming Arthritis
- Septic Arthritis
- Bacterial Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M009: Pyogenic arthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Brain Infection
- Cerebral Abscess
- Intracranial Granuloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- G060: Intracranial abscess and granuloma
Also known as:
- Brain Abscess
- Abscess
- Brain Disease
- Cerebral Abscess
- Epidural Abscess
- Subdural Empyema
- Brain Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- G062: Extradural and subdural abscess, unspecified
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Lakkis typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Iass El Lakkis 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
Please contact Dr. El Lakkis' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El Lakkis accept my insurance?
Dr. El Lakkis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (270) 780-2760 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Lakkis accept in Evansville, IN?
Dr. El Lakkis in Evansville, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Professional Benefit Administrators
SIHO Holding
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. El Lakkis' office located?
Dr. Iass El Lakkis' Primary Practice
520 Mary St Ste 230
Evansville, IN 47710
(270) 780-2760
What is Dr. El Lakkis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Lakkis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205065737.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Lakkis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Lakkis
What is Dr. Iass El Lakkis's specialty?
Dr. El Lakkis is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Evansville, IN.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Iass El Lakkis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Lakkis is affiliated with Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital - Vincennes, In, Baptist Health Paducah 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 Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Iass El Lakkis accepting new patients in Evansville, IN?
Yes, Dr. Iass El Lakkis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Iass El Lakkis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Lakkis's office at (270) 780-2760 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Iass El Lakkis?
Please contact Dr. El Lakkis's office at (270) 780-2760 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Iass El Lakkis have?
Dr. Iass El Lakkis is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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