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Dr. Tamara Katy, MD

Dr. Tamara Katy, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Katy, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Tamara Katy, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified. Dr. Katy graduated from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency at Tufts Medical Center. Dr. Katy is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katy’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katy’s office at (202) 444-8518.

    Where did Dr. Katy go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Tufts Medical Center | Tufts Medical Center (New England) Program

    • Medical School: University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | ATLANTIC MEDICAL COLLEGE

    What languages does Dr. Katy speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Katy treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Katy 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. Katy. 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:

    • Concussion
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
    • S060XAA: Concussion with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Right Lower Abdominal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Pain in lower right belly
    • RLQ pain
    • Right-sided lower abdominal discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1031: Right lower quadrant pain

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sprained Left Ankle
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Left Ankle Sprain
    • Left Ankle Ligament Injury
    • Twisted Left Ankle

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93402A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of left ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Anaphylaxis
    • Anaphylactic shock
    • Severe allergy
    • Life-threatening allergic reaction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • T782XXA: Anaphylactic shock, unspecified, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bruise on Head
    • Bruises
    • Head contusion
    • Head bump
    • Black and blue mark on head

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0083XA: Contusion of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle Sprain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Twisted right ankle
    • Right ankle ligament injury
    • Right ankle strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S93401A: Sprain of unspecified ligament of right ankle, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Tonsillitis
    • Inflamed Tonsils
    • Tonsil Infection
    • Sore Tonsils

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0390: Acute tonsillitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Katy perform as a Pediatric Emergency Specialist?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Tamara Katy may include:

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

    Does Dr. Katy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Katy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-8518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Katy accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Katy 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Katy's office located?

    Dr. Tamara Katy's Primary Practice

    1805 Columbia Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    (202) 444-8518

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

    Dr. Katy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497754774.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katy?

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

    What is Dr. Tamara Katy's specialty?

    Dr. Katy is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Washington, DC. Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting. Contact Dr. Katy to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tamara Katy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Katy is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University 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 Tamara Katy accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Tamara Katy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamara Katy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Katy's office at (202) 444-8518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tamara Katy?

    Please contact Dr. Katy's office at (202) 444-8518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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