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Who is Dr. Kaoukis, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kaoukis is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kaoukis’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kaoukis’s office at (540) 373-1331.
What languages does Dr. Kaoukis speak?
Dr. Kaoukis and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
What conditions does Dr. Kaoukis treat?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Dr. Kaoukis 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. Kaoukis. 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:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5084: End stage heart failure
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy Caused by Other Disease
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
- Secondary Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Muscle Disease from Other Illness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
- I43: Cardiomyopathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sarcoid Myocarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Sarcoidosis of the Heart Muscle
ICD-10 Codes:
- D8685: Sarcoid myocarditis
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure in Lungs
- Lung Hypertension
- High Lung Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2720: Pulmonary hypertension, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cardiogenic Shock
- Shock
- Heart-related shock
- Cardiac shock
- Circulatory collapse from heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- R570: Cardiogenic shock
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Having a Heart Assist Device
- Ventricular assist device (VAD)
- Artificial heart pump
- Cardiac support device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95811: Presence of heart assist device
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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Which procedures does Dr. Kaoukis perform as a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?
As a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rania Kaoukis may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kaoukis' office.
Does Dr. Kaoukis accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaoukis accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (540) 373-1331 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaoukis accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Kaoukis in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kaoukis' office located?
What is Dr. Kaoukis's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaoukis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982023925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaoukis?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaoukis
What is Dr. Rania Kaoukis's specialty?
Dr. Kaoukis is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Washington, DC. Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure. Contact Dr. Kaoukis to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rania Kaoukis affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kaoukis is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital 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
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Is Rania Kaoukis accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Rania Kaoukis is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rania Kaoukis offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kaoukis's office at (540) 373-1331 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rania Kaoukis?
Please contact Dr. Kaoukis's office at (540) 373-1331 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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