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Who is Dr. Caras, Critical Care Internist in Longview, WA?
Dr. William Caras, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Longview, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Caras is fluent in English, Armenian, Chinese, French, German, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Caras’s office at (360) 414-2730.
What languages does Dr. Caras speak?
Dr. Caras and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
Chinese
English
French
German
Russian
Spanish
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Caras typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Caras 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. Caras. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest
- Heart stops beating
- Cardiopulmonary arrest
ICD-10 Codes:
- I469: Cardiac arrest, cause unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Caras typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. William Caras may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Caras' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Caras accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Caras' office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Caras' office located?
What is Dr. Caras's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Caras's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629115225.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Caras?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Caras
What is Dr. William Caras's specialty?
Dr. Caras is a Critical Care Internist near Longview, WA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. William Caras affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Caras 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
When to see a Critical Care Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is William Caras accepting new patients in Longview, WA?
Yes, Dr. William Caras is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Caras offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Caras's office at (360) 414-2730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Caras?
Please contact Dr. Caras's office at (360) 414-2730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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