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Dr. Rafid Kakel, MD

Florence, KY

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kakel, Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist in Florence, KY?

    Dr. Rafid Kakel, MD is a Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Florence, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kakel graduated from University of Mosul / College of Medicine. Dr. Kakel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kakel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kakel’s office at (859) 647-2900.

    Where did Dr. Kakel go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Mosul / College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kakel speak?

    Dr. Kakel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Kakel treat?

    As a Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kakel 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. Kakel. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Bronchitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Chest cold
    • Inflammation of bronchial tubes
    • Acute bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Kakel perform as a Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist?

    As a Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rafid Kakel may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kakel's office.

    Does Dr. Kakel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kakel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 647-2900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kakel accept in Florence, KY?

    Dr. Kakel in Florence, KY 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

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Kakel's office located?

    Dr. Rafid Kakel's Primary Practice

    8726 Old US Highway 42

    Florence, KY 41042

    (859) 647-2900

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    Dr. Rafid Kakel's Practice 2

    405 Violet Rd

    Crittenden, KY 41030

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    Dr. Rafid Kakel's Practice 3

    1640 Flossie Dr

    Greendale, IN 47025

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    What is Dr. Kakel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Kakel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982961660.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kakel?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kakel

    What is Dr. Rafid Kakel's specialty?

    Dr. Kakel is a Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist near Florence, KY. A preventive medicine physician specializing in occupational and environmental medicine, dedicated to safeguarding the population from the impacts of occupational and environmental conditions. Contact Dr. Kakel to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rafid Kakel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kakel is affiliated with St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital 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 Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Rafid Kakel accepting new patients in Florence, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Rafid Kakel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rafid Kakel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kakel's office at (859) 647-2900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rafid Kakel?

    Please contact Dr. Kakel's office at (859) 647-2900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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