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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kret, Hospitalist in Newark, OH?
Dr. Bassam Kret, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Newark, OH with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kret graduated from University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency at St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kret is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kret’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kret’s office at (220) 564-1790.
Where did Dr. Kret go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Joseph Mercy-Oakland, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine | University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Kret board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Kret, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kret speak?
Dr. Kret and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Kret treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Kret 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. Kret. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (STEMI) - Unspecified Site
- Heart Attack
- STEMI Myocardial Infarction
- Acute MI
ICD-10 Codes:
- I213: ST elevation (STEMI) myocardial infarction of unspecified site
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
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:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
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:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Kret perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Bassam Kret may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kret's office.
Does Dr. Kret accept my insurance?
Dr. Kret accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (220) 564-1790 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kret accept in Newark, OH?
Dr. Kret in Newark, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina
Ohio Health Choice Plan
Oscar Health Insurance Co
Trustmark Insurance Company
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Where is Dr. Kret's office located?
What is Dr. Kret's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kret's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104824960.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kret?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kret
What is Dr. Bassam Kret's specialty?
Dr. Kret is a Hospitalist near Newark, OH. 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. Contact Dr. Kret to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Bassam Kret affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kret is affiliated with Licking Memorial 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Bassam Kret accepting new patients in Newark, OH?
Yes, Dr. Bassam Kret is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bassam Kret offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kret's office at (220) 564-1790 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bassam Kret?
Please contact Dr. Kret's office at (220) 564-1790 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Bassam Kret have?
Dr. Bassam Kret is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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