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Who is Dr. Okyar, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Melis Okyar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Okyar graduated from Istanbul Universitesi and completed her residency at Providence Hospital. Dr. Okyar is fluent in English and Turkish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okyar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okyar’s office.
Where did Dr. Okyar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Providence Hospital | Providence Hospital | Saint Elizabeths Hospital-DC Department of Behavioral Health Program
Medical School: Istanbul Universitesi
Is Dr. Okyar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Melis Okyar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Okyar speak?
Dr. Okyar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Turkish
What conditions does Dr. Okyar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Okyar 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. Okyar. 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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Which procedures does Dr. Okyar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Melis Okyar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Okyar's office.
Does Dr. Okyar accept my insurance?
Dr. Okyar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okyar accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Okyar in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Okyar's office located?
What is Dr. Okyar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okyar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043462807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okyar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okyar
What is Dr. Melis Okyar's specialty?
Dr. Okyar is a Internist near Washington, DC.
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. Okyar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Melis Okyar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Okyar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Melis Okyar accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Melis Okyar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melis Okyar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okyar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melis Okyar?
Please contact Dr. Okyar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Melis Okyar have?
Dr. Melis Okyar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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