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Dr. Arul Thomas, MD

Glen Burnie, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Hepatologist in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Dr. Arul Thomas, MD is a Hepatologist, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’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. Thomas’s office at (202) 444-3700.

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?

    As a Hepatologist, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

    • Cirrhosis
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis with Fluid Buildup
    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
    • Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
    • Liver scarring
    • End-stage liver disease
    • Chronic liver failure
    • Alcoholic cirrhosis with ascites
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis with fluid
    • Liver scarring with abdominal fluid
    • Alcohol-induced cirrhosis
    • End-stage alcoholic liver disease
    • Severe alcoholic liver scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
    • K7031: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver with ascites
    • K7030: Alcoholic cirrhosis of liver without ascites

    Also known as:

    • Fluid in Abdomen
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Portal hypertension
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Ascites
    • Abdominal fluid buildup
    • Peritoneal fluid
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R188: Other ascites
    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K766: Portal hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Hepatitis C
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis
    • Hep C
    • HCV infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis
    • B1920: Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis B
    • Long-term Hepatitis B
    • Persistent Hepatitis B
    • Hep B

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B181: Chronic viral hepatitis B without delta-agent

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    Also known as:

    • Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
    • Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
    • Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
    • Cardiovascular Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Hepatitis C
    • Hepatitis C
    • Long-term Hepatitis C
    • Persistent Hepatitis C
    • Hep C

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B182: Chronic viral hepatitis C

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
    • PSC
    • Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
    • Sclerosing Cholangitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis

    Also known as:

    • Immune Deficiency
    • Immune System and Disorder
    • Weak Immune System
    • Immune System Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D849: Immunodeficiency, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Portal Vein Thrombosis
    • Deep Vein Thrombosis
    • Liver Disease
    • PVT
    • Blood Clot in Liver Vein
    • Hepatic Portal Vein Thrombosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I81: Portal vein thrombosis

    Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as a Hepatologist?

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-3700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Dr. Thomas in Glen Burnie, 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Arul Thomas' Primary Practice

    1406 Crain Hwy S Ste 106

    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

    (202) 444-3700

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    Dr. Arul Thomas' Practice 2

    25500 Point Lookout Rd

    Leonardtown, MD 20650

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    Dr. Arul Thomas' Practice 3

    110 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 120

    Frederick, MD 21702

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

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104085448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

    What is Dr. Arul Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Hepatologist near Glen Burnie, MD. Hepatology is the branch of medicine that focuses on the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine classifies Hepatology as a subspecialty of gastroenterology. While physicians who refer to themselves as Hepatologists typically receive training in gastrointestinal programs, this is not always the case. Contact Dr. Thomas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Arul Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar St. Mary's Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Arul Thomas accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Arul Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Arul Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (202) 444-3700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Arul Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (202) 444-3700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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