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Dr. Tarek Dernaika, MD

Dr. Tarek Dernaika, MD

Oklahoma City, OK

25 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dernaika, Pulmonologist in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Tarek Dernaika, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Oklahoma City, OK with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Dernaika graduated from Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon and completed his residency at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Dernaika is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dernaika’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dernaika’s office.

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

    • Fellowship: Univ. of OK-Pulmonary/Critical Care Med., Oklahoma City, OK | University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center - Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

    • Residency: Staten Island University Hospital

    • Medical School: Saint Josephs University | Lebanese University,Faculty of Medical Sciences,Beirut,Lebanon

    Is Dr. Dernaika board certified in Pulmonologist?

    Yes, Dr. Tarek Dernaika, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Dernaika speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Dernaika treat?

    As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Dernaika 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. Dernaika. 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:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Idiopathic Sleep Hypoventilation
    • Shallow Breathing During Sleep from Other Condition
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep
    • Primary Alveolar Hypoventilation
    • Undiagnosed Sleep Breathing Problem
    • Secondary sleep hypoventilation
    • Underlying condition causing shallow breathing in sleep
    • Sleep-disordered breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
    • G4734: Idiopathic sleep related nonobstructive alveolar hypoventilation
    • G4736: Sleep related hypoventilation in conditions classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Also known as:

    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Lung Disease
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
    • Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    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:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Sleepiness
    • Sleep Disorder
    • Hypersomnia
    • Daytime sleepiness
    • Too much sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4710: Hypersomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Does Dr. Dernaika accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dernaika accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dernaika accept in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Dr. Dernaika in Oklahoma City, OK accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthSmart

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Oklahoma

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Dernaika's office located?

    Dr. Tarek Dernaika's Primary Practice

    13313 N Meridian Ave Ste D

    Oklahoma City, OK 73120

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    Dr. Tarek Dernaika's Practice 2

    105 S Bryant Ave Ste 104

    Edmond, OK 73034

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

    Dr. Dernaika's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639220437.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dernaika?

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

    What is Dr. Tarek Dernaika's specialty?

    Dr. Dernaika is a Pulmonologist near Oklahoma City, OK. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Dernaika to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tarek Dernaika affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dernaika is affiliated with Mercy Hospital - Oklahoma City 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 Pulmonologist?

    Explore Pulmonologist 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 Tarek Dernaika accepting new patients in Oklahoma City, OK?

    Yes, Dr. Tarek Dernaika is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tarek Dernaika offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dernaika's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tarek Dernaika?

    Please contact Dr. Dernaika's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tarek Dernaika have?

    Dr. Tarek Dernaika is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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