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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pokharel, Hospitalist in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Binod Pokharel is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Bel Air, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pokharel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokharel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokharel’s office at (443) 643-1000.
What languages does Dr. Pokharel speak?
Dr. Pokharel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pokharel typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pokharel 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. Pokharel. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pokharel typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Binod Pokharel may include:
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pokharel accept my insurance?
Dr. Pokharel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 643-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pokharel accept in Bel Air, MD?
Dr. Pokharel in Bel Air, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pokharel's office located?
Dr. Binod Pokharel's Primary Practice
500 Upper Chesapeake Dr
Bel Air, MD 21014
(443) 643-1000
What is Dr. Pokharel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pokharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215556246.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokharel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pokharel
What is Dr. Binod Pokharel's specialty?
Dr. Pokharel is a Hospitalist near Bel Air, MD.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Binod Pokharel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pokharel is affiliated with Um Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air 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 Binod Pokharel accepting new patients in Bel Air, MD?
Yes, Dr. Binod Pokharel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Binod Pokharel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office at (443) 643-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Binod Pokharel?
Please contact Dr. Pokharel's office at (443) 643-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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