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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kawwaff, Infectious Disease Specialist in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Omar Kawwaff, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Kawwaff graduated from University of Tichreen and completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Kawwaff is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kawwaff’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kawwaff’s office at (904) 737-2801.
Where did Dr. Kawwaff go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ny Medical College, Infectious Diseases; Kingsbrook Jewish Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | New York Medical College (Metropolitan) Program
Medical School: University Of Tichreen- Fac Of Med- Lattakia- Syria (University Latakia) | University of Tichreen
Is Dr. Kawwaff board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Omar Kawwaff, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kawwaff speak?
Dr. Kawwaff and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kawwaff typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Kawwaff 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. Kawwaff. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4150: Gram-negative sepsis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Kawwaff typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Omar Kawwaff may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Kawwaff's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kawwaff accept my insurance?
Dr. Kawwaff accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 737-2801 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kawwaff accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Kawwaff in Jacksonville, 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kawwaff's office located?
Dr. Omar Kawwaff's Primary Practice
4123 University Blvd S Ste A
Jacksonville, FL 32216
(904) 737-2801
What is Dr. Kawwaff's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kawwaff's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740244805.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kawwaff?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kawwaff
What is Dr. Omar Kawwaff's specialty?
Dr. Kawwaff is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Jacksonville, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Omar Kawwaff affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kawwaff is affiliated with Uf Health Jacksonville 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Omar Kawwaff accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Omar Kawwaff is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Omar Kawwaff offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kawwaff's office at (904) 737-2801 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Omar Kawwaff?
Please contact Dr. Kawwaff's office at (904) 737-2801 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Omar Kawwaff have?
Dr. Omar Kawwaff is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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