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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karkowsky, Critical Care Internist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. William Karkowsky, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Karkowsky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karkowsky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karkowsky’s office at (443) 849-3901.
What languages does Dr. Karkowsky speak?
Dr. Karkowsky and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Karkowsky treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Karkowsky 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. Karkowsky. 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R062: Wheezing
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Allergic Lung Aspergillosis
- Aspergillosis
- ABPA
- Allergic Aspergillus lung disease
- Fungal allergy in lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- B4481: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
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:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Which procedures does Dr. Karkowsky perform as a Critical Care Internist?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. William Karkowsky 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. Karkowsky's office.
Does Dr. Karkowsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Karkowsky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 849-3901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karkowsky accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Karkowsky in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Johns Hopkins
Medicaid
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Karkowsky's office located?
Dr. William Karkowsky's Primary Practice
6565 N Charles St # 102
Baltimore, MD 21204
(443) 849-3901
What is Dr. Karkowsky's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karkowsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053675074.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karkowsky?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karkowsky
What is Dr. William Karkowsky's specialty?
Dr. Karkowsky is a Critical Care Internist near Baltimore, MD. 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. Karkowsky to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Karkowsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karkowsky is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center 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 Critical Care Internist?
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Is William Karkowsky accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
Yes, Dr. William Karkowsky is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Karkowsky offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karkowsky's office at (443) 849-3901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Karkowsky?
Please contact Dr. Karkowsky's office at (443) 849-3901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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