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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karkoutly, Internist in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Brownsville, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Karkoutly completed his residency at Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Karkoutly is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karkoutly’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karkoutly’s office at (956) 544-0755.
Where did Dr. Karkoutly go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Rush-Presby-St Luke'S M C, Critical Care Medicine-Internal Medicine; Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Karkoutly board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karkoutly speak?
Dr. Karkoutly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karkoutly typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karkoutly 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. Karkoutly. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Breathing Failure with Insufficient Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9691: Respiratory failure, unspecified with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karkoutly typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Karkoutly performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Karkoutly. 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Test
- Oximeter Reading
- Blood Oxygen Level Test
CPT Codes:
- 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Chest Wall Manipulation for Lung Function
- Chest Physiotherapy
- Cupping for Lungs
- Percussion and Vibration Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 94668: Manipulation chest wall, such as cupping, percussing, and vibration to facilitate lung function; subsequent
Does Dr. Karkoutly accept my insurance?
Dr. Karkoutly accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 544-0755 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karkoutly accept in Brownsville, TX?
Dr. Karkoutly in Brownsville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karkoutly's office located?
Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly's Primary Practice
2300 Central Blvd
Brownsville, TX 78520
(956) 544-0755
What is Dr. Karkoutly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karkoutly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780688382.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karkoutly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karkoutly
What is Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly's specialty?
Dr. Karkoutly is a Internist near Brownsville, TX.
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. Ahmad Karkoutly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karkoutly is affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center — Brownsville, Dhr Health, University Hospital-San Antonio, Piedmont Atlanta 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 Ahmad Karkoutly accepting new patients in Brownsville, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karkoutly's office at (956) 544-0755 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Karkoutly?
Please contact Dr. Karkoutly's office at (956) 544-0755 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly have?
Dr. Ahmad Karkoutly is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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