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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Bakush, Critical Care Internist in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. Amal El-Bakush, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Cedar Rapids, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. El-Bakush is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Bakush’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Bakush’s office at (319) 221-8788.
What languages does Dr. El-Bakush speak?
Dr. El-Bakush and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. El-Bakush typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. El-Bakush 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. El-Bakush. 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
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:
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. El-Bakush typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amal El-Bakush may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. El-Bakush's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El-Bakush accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Bakush accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 221-8788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Bakush accept in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Dr. El-Bakush in Cedar Rapids, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Where is Dr. El-Bakush's office located?
Dr. Amal El-Bakush's Primary Practice
788 8th Ave SE Ste 200
Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
(319) 221-8788
What is Dr. El-Bakush's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Bakush's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609162908.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Bakush?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Bakush
What is Dr. Amal El-Bakush's specialty?
Dr. El-Bakush is a Critical Care Internist near Cedar Rapids, IA.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Amal El-Bakush affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Bakush is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids, Ia 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
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Is Amal El-Bakush accepting new patients in Cedar Rapids, IA?
Yes, Dr. Amal El-Bakush is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amal El-Bakush offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Bakush's office at (319) 221-8788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amal El-Bakush?
Please contact Dr. El-Bakush's office at (319) 221-8788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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