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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Okaru, Hospitalist in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Cosmas Okaru, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Vancouver, WA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Okaru is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Okaru’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Okaru’s office at (212) 241-1653.
What languages does Dr. Okaru speak?
Dr. Okaru and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okaru typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Okaru 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. Okaru. 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:
- 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Okaru typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Cosmas Okaru may include:
Please contact Dr. Okaru's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Okaru accept my insurance?
Dr. Okaru accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 241-1653 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Okaru accept in Vancouver, WA?
Dr. Okaru in Vancouver, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia Health Solutions
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Washington
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Okaru's office located?
What is Dr. Okaru's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Okaru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346668548.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Okaru?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Okaru
What is Dr. Cosmas Okaru's specialty?
Dr. Okaru is a Hospitalist near Vancouver, WA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Cosmas Okaru affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Okaru is affiliated with Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center 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
When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Cosmas Okaru accepting new patients in Vancouver, WA?
Yes, Dr. Cosmas Okaru is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Cosmas Okaru offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Okaru's office at (212) 241-1653 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Cosmas Okaru?
Please contact Dr. Okaru's office at (212) 241-1653 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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