36 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gurakar, Gastroenterologist in Baltimore, MD?
Where did Dr. Gurakar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center | University of Amsterdam - Academic Medical Center/Gastroenterology | University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine/Gastroenterology | Baylor College of Medicine/Sleep Medicine | Baylor College Of Medicine
Residency: Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Gastroenterology; Integris Baptist Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Metropolitan Hosp Ctr, Internal Medicine; Baylor Coll Of Med, Gastroenterology | Metropolitan Hospital Center, New York | NYU Langone Medical Center | Metropolitan Hospital Center - New York Medical College | New York University; New York, Ny | Baylor College of Medicine Program
Medical School: University Istanbul | Istanbul Universitesi
Is Dr. Gurakar board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Ahmet Gurakar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008, American Board of Internal Medicine since 2006
What languages does Dr. Gurakar speak?
Dr. Gurakar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Turkish
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Gurakar typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Gurakar 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. Gurakar. 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 Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
- Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
- Cirrhosis
- Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
- Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
- Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
Also known as:
- Liver Transplant
- Awaiting Organ Transplant
- Liver Transplantation
- Organ Transplantation
- Hepatic Transplant
- Liver Graft
- New Liver
- Organ transplant waitlist
- On transplant list
- Pre-transplant status
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z944: Liver transplant status
- Z7682: Awaiting organ transplant status
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Gurakar typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Gurakar 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. Gurakar. 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:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Gurakar accept my insurance?
Dr. Gurakar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gurakar accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Gurakar in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Truman Medical Centers
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Where is Dr. Gurakar's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Gurakar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gurakar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gurakar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gurakar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154330363.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gurakar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gurakar