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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El-Kass, Internist in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Gabriel El-Kass, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. El-Kass is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Kass’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Kass’s office at (480) 610-6152.
Is Dr. El-Kass board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel El-Kass, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. El-Kass speak?
Dr. El-Kass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. El-Kass treat?
As a Internist, Dr. El-Kass 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-Kass. 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
- Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
- CKD Stage 4
- Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD Stage 5
- End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
- N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
- N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
Also known as:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Narrowing of a leg or arm stent
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
- Peripheral stent blockage
- Vascular stent re-narrowing
- Blocked leg stent
- Peripheral artery stent narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
- T82856A: Stenosis of peripheral vascular stent, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
- Diabetic Kidney Issues
- Kidney Problems from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes Renal Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
- E1129: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other diabetic kidney complication
Also known as:
- Vein Compression
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Compression Syndrome
- Pinched Vein
- Vein Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- I871: Compression of vein
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. El-Kass perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Gabriel El-Kass 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. El-Kass' office.
Does Dr. El-Kass accept my insurance?
Dr. El-Kass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 610-6152 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El-Kass accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. El-Kass in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Health Plan
All Other Third Party
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. El-Kass' office located?
Dr. Gabriel El-Kass' Primary Practice
1845 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 111
Tucson, AZ 85704
(480) 610-6152
Dr. Gabriel El-Kass' Practice 3
2090 Smoketree Ave N
Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
(480) 610-6100
What is Dr. El-Kass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El-Kass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821295353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Kass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Kass
What is Dr. Gabriel El-Kass's specialty?
Dr. El-Kass is a Internist near Tucson, AZ.
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.
Contact Dr. El-Kass to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Gabriel El-Kass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El-Kass is affiliated with Carondelet St. Joseph's Hospital 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 Internist?
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Is Gabriel El-Kass accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Gabriel El-Kass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gabriel El-Kass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El-Kass's office at (480) 610-6152 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Gabriel El-Kass?
Please contact Dr. El-Kass's office at (480) 610-6152 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Gabriel El-Kass have?
Dr. Gabriel El-Kass is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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