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Who is Dr. Worthing, Rheumatologist in Washington, DC?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Worthing?
Dr. Angus Worthing, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Worthing empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, Arthritis, Gout/Pseudogout, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Washington, DC community, Dr. Worthing is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Worthing board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Angus Worthing, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Worthing speak?
Dr. Worthing and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Worthing typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Worthing 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. Worthing. 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 Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
Also known as:
- Other Joint Disorder in Multiple Sites
- Joint Disorder
- Specific Polyarthropathy
- Uncommon Multiple Joint Condition
- Atypical Widespread Arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1289: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Worthing typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Worthing 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. Worthing. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Also known as:
- Nerve Destruction for Pain
- Neurolytic nerve block
- Peripheral nerve ablation
- Nerve destruction procedure
CPT Codes:
- 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
Does Dr. Worthing accept my insurance?
Dr. Worthing accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 942-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Worthing accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Worthing in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
The Health Plan of West Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Worthing's office located?
Dr. Angus Worthing's Primary Practice
2021 K St NW Ste 300
Washington, DC 20006
(301) 942-7600
What hospitals are Dr. Worthing affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Worthing has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Worthing's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Worthing's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558534925.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Worthing?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Worthing