Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poddar, Pulmonologist in Washington, DC?
Where did Dr. Poddar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Poddar board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Vishal Poddar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Poddar speak?
Dr. Poddar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
What conditions does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Poddar typically treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Poddar 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. Poddar. 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:
- 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:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Abnormal Findings on Scans of Other Specific Body Structures
- Unusual Scan Results (Other Body Parts)
- Atypical Imaging Findings (Other)
- Abnormal X-ray/MRI/CT (Other)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9389: Abnormal findings on diagnostic imaging of other specified body structures
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
What procedures does a Pulmonologist like Dr. Poddar typically perform?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Poddar 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. Poddar. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Poddar accept my insurance?
Dr. Poddar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 232-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poddar accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Poddar in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Poddar's office located?
Dr. Vishal Poddar's Primary Practice
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 232-4121
What hospitals are Dr. Poddar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Poddar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Poddar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poddar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245494889.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poddar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poddar