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. 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 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Alkarra typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- 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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Alkarra typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Alkarra 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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. 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 Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicaid
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alkarra's office located?
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.
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. Nehme Alkarra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alkarra is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, John Sealy Hospital, Galveston, Hca Houston Healthcare Southeast, St. Luke's Health - Brazosport Hospital, Oakbend Medical Center, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood 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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