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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Almakkee, Nephrologist in Jupiter, FL?
Dr. Ammar Almakkee, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Jupiter, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Almakkee is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Almakkee’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Almakkee’s office.
Where did Dr. Almakkee go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Almakkee board certified as a Nephrologist?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Almakkee, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Almakkee speak?
Dr. Almakkee and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does a Nephrologist like Dr. Almakkee typically treat?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Almakkee 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. Almakkee. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
What procedures does a Nephrologist like Dr. Almakkee typically perform?
As a Nephrologist, Dr. Almakkee 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. Almakkee. 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
- 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:
- 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)
Does Dr. Almakkee accept my insurance?
Dr. Almakkee accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Almakkee accept in Jupiter, FL?
Dr. Almakkee in Jupiter, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Almakkee's office located?
What is Dr. Almakkee's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Almakkee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063474195.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Almakkee?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Almakkee
What is Dr. Ammar Almakkee's specialty?
Dr. Almakkee is a Nephrologist near Jupiter, FL.
What does a Nephrologist do?
An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation.
Is this Dr. Ammar Almakkee affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Almakkee is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North 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
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Is Ammar Almakkee accepting new patients in Jupiter, FL?
Yes, Dr. Ammar Almakkee is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ammar Almakkee offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Almakkee's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ammar Almakkee?
Please contact Dr. Almakkee's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ammar Almakkee have?
Dr. Ammar Almakkee is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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