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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Elkholy, Internist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Karim Elkholy is an Internist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Elkholy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Elkholy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Elkholy’s office at (215) 456-6500.
What languages does Dr. Elkholy speak?
Dr. Elkholy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Elkholy typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Elkholy 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. Elkholy. 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 Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Elkholy typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Elkholy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Elkholy. 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:
- Total Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Knee Joint Replacement
- Full Knee Replacement
- TKA Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement
- Hip arthroplasty
- Artificial hip surgery
- Hip joint replacement
- Femoral head replacement
CPT Codes:
- 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft
Does Dr. Elkholy accept my insurance?
Dr. Elkholy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 456-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Elkholy accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Elkholy in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Independence Health Group
Independent Health Association
Jefferson Health
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Elkholy's office located?
Dr. Karim Elkholy's Primary Practice
5501 Old York Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19141
(215) 456-6500
What is Dr. Elkholy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Elkholy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073090361.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Elkholy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Elkholy
What is Dr. Karim Elkholy's specialty?
Dr. Elkholy is a Internist near Philadelphia, PA.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Karim Elkholy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Elkholy is affiliated with Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital, Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Temple University 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 Karim Elkholy accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Karim Elkholy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karim Elkholy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Elkholy's office at (215) 456-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karim Elkholy?
Please contact Dr. Elkholy's office at (215) 456-6500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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