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Dr. Dara King, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. King, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Dara King, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. King is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. King’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. King’s office at (800) 932-0017.

    What languages does Dr. King speak?

    Dr. King and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. King treat?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. King 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. King. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Stress During Childbirth
    • Meconium in Amniotic Fluid During Childbirth
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal distress during labor
    • Baby stress during delivery
    • Unspecified fetal complication in birth
    • Meconium-stained fluid', 'Baby's first stool in womb
    • Meconium aspiration risk
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O779: Labor and delivery complicated by fetal stress, unspecified
    • O770: Labor and delivery complicated by meconium in amniotic fluid
    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia After Childbirth
    • Severe Preeclampsia During Childbirth
    • Severe Preeclampsia
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Preeclampsia
    • Postpartum Severe Preeclampsia
    • Advanced Preeclampsia Post-Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia After Birth
    • Severe Preeclampsia in Labor
    • Advanced Preeclampsia During Delivery
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia Complicating Birth
    • Advanced Preeclampsia
    • Severe Toxemia of Pregnancy
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1415: Severe pre-eclampsia, complicating the puerperium
    • O1414: Severe pre-eclampsia complicating childbirth
    • O1413: Severe pre-eclampsia, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation
    • O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Breech Presentation
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Baby is Breech
    • Feet First Birth
    • Bottom First Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O321XX0: Maternal care for breech presentation, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Rate Problems
    • Irregular Fetal Heartbeat
    • Fetal Arrhythmia
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368330: Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Group B Strep Carrier During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Infection and Pregnancy
    • GBS during labor
    • Streptococcus B complicating delivery
    • Maternal GBS during birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99824: Streptococcus B carrier state complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Preterm Labor
    • Premature Labor
    • Early Labor
    • Threatened Preterm Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O6014X0: Preterm labor third trimester with preterm delivery third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. King perform as a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    As a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), procedures performed by an Dr. Dara King may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. King's office.

    Does Dr. King accept my insurance?

    Dr. King accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 932-0017 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. King accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. King in Silver Spring, MD 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. King's office located?

    Dr. Dara King's Primary Practice

    12201 Plum Orchard Dr

    Silver Spring, MD 20904

    (800) 932-0017

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    Dr. Dara King's Practice 2

    4604 Spotsylvania Pkwy Ste 225

    Fredericksbrg, VA 22408

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    Dr. Dara King's Practice 3

    4604 Spotsylvania Pkwy Ste 225

    Fredericksburg, VA 22408

    (540) 654-8400

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    What is Dr. King's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. King's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780850552.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. King?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. King

    What is Dr. Dara King's specialty?

    Dr. King is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Silver Spring, MD. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. King to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Dara King affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. King is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Explore Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dara King accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Dara King is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dara King offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. King's office at (800) 932-0017 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dara King?

    Please contact Dr. King's office at (800) 932-0017 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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