31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alkarra, Internist in Dickinson, TX?
Dr. Nehme Alkarra, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Dickinson, TX. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Alkarra graduated from Tishreen University and completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Alkarra is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alkarra’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alkarra’s office at (832) 738-1710.
Where did Dr. Alkarra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Internal Medicine; St Joseph Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Tishreen University
Is Dr. Alkarra board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Nehme Alkarra, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alkarra speak?
Dr. Alkarra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alkarra treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Alkarra 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. Alkarra. 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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Heart Disease
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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
Which procedures does Dr. Alkarra perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Nehme Alkarra 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. Alkarra's office.
Does Dr. Alkarra accept my insurance?
Dr. Alkarra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 738-1710 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alkarra accept in Dickinson, TX?
Dr. Alkarra in Dickinson, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
Molina
Mutual of Omaha
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alkarra's office located?
Dr. Nehme Alkarra's Primary Practice
1455 FM 646 Rd W Ste 202
Dickinson, TX 77539
(832) 738-1710
What is Dr. Alkarra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alkarra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386636025.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alkarra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alkarra
What is Dr. Nehme Alkarra's specialty?
Dr. Alkarra is a Internist near Dickinson, TX.
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. Alkarra to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Nehme Alkarra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alkarra is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 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 Nehme Alkarra accepting new patients in Dickinson, TX?
Yes, Dr. Nehme Alkarra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nehme Alkarra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alkarra's office at (832) 738-1710 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nehme Alkarra?
Please contact Dr. Alkarra's office at (832) 738-1710 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Nehme Alkarra have?
Dr. Nehme Alkarra is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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