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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alkinj, Critical Care Internist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Bashar Alkinj, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alkinj is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alkinj’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alkinj’s office at (360) 882-2778.
Is Dr. Alkinj board certified in Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Bashar Alkinj, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alkinj speak?
Dr. Alkinj and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Alkinj treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Alkinj 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. Alkinj. 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:
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Centriacinar Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- COPD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J432: Centrilobular emphysema
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Single Lung Nodule
- Lung Disease
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
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:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- IPF
- Lung Scarring of Unknown Cause
- Chronic Idiopathic Fibrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J84112: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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:
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Smoker's cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-term bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J410: Simple chronic bronchitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoid
- Besnier-Boeck-Schaumann Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- D869: Sarcoidosis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Alkinj perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bashar Alkinj may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alkinj's office.
Does Dr. Alkinj accept my insurance?
Dr. Alkinj accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (360) 882-2778 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alkinj accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Alkinj in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cambia (Regence)
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
Peace Health
Premera Blue Cross
Providence Health Plans
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Where is Dr. Alkinj's office located?
What is Dr. Alkinj's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alkinj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497986871.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alkinj?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alkinj
What is Dr. Bashar Alkinj's specialty?
Dr. Alkinj is a Critical Care Internist near Vancouver, WA. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Alkinj to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bashar Alkinj affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alkinj is affiliated with Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, Peacehealth Southwest 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
Where can I learn more about Critical Care Internist?
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Is Bashar Alkinj accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Bashar Alkinj is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bashar Alkinj offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alkinj's office at (360) 882-2778 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bashar Alkinj?
Please contact Dr. Alkinj's office at (360) 882-2778 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bashar Alkinj have?
Dr. Bashar Alkinj is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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