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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Helou, Internist in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Feras Helou, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Diego, CA. Dr. Helou is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helou’s office at (313) 745-4984.
What languages does Dr. Helou speak?
Dr. Helou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Helou typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Helou 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. Helou. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Helou typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Feras Helou may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Helou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Helou accept my insurance?
Dr. Helou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (313) 745-4984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Helou accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Helou in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Support Agencies/Consultants
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Helou's office located?
What is Dr. Helou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Helou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609009620.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Helou
What is Dr. Feras Helou's specialty?
Dr. Helou is a Internist near San Diego, CA.
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. Feras Helou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Helou is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, Sharp Grossmont Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Sharp Coronado 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 Feras Helou accepting new patients in San Diego, CA?
Yes, Dr. Feras Helou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Feras Helou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Helou's office at (313) 745-4984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Feras Helou?
Please contact Dr. Helou's office at (313) 745-4984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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