Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD is a cardiologist in Clinton, MD specializing in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2014 and has 10 years of experience. Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MEDSTAR HEART INSTITUTE LLC and CARDIOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF FREDERICKSBURG, LTD.
7501 SURRATTS ROAD SUITE 304
Clinton, MD 20735
110 Irving Street Northwest Na -1
Washington, DC 20010
1830 Town Center Drive Suite 405
Reston, VA 20190
Heart Problems
The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.
Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.
Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.
Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD treated as a cardiologist in Clinton, MD were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and ultrasound (sonogram).
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Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and has a state license in District of Columbia.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals (2017)
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Licensed In: District of Columbia
Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Clinton, MD.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Rania Kaoukis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$358
THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $171 |
COROFLOW $135 |
Ensite $27 |
CardioMEMS $25 |
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$219
LifeVest $219 |
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$180
ONYX FRONTIER $116 |
Micra $64 |
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$166
ENTRESTO $126 |
LEQVIO $40 |
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$101
JARDIANCE $101 |
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$558
VERQUVO $80 |
XARELTO $63 |
Inpefa $48 |
PAXLOVID $43 |
(5044) MCOT $36 |
Other $287 |
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Dr. Rania Kaoukis practices advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. Dr. Kaoukis's clinical interests include alcoholic cardiomyopathy, advanced heart failure, and rheumatic heart disease. She can take several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University, Dr. Kaoukis attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. She speaks Greek. She is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Dr. Kaoukis's practice in Clinton, MD is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.
