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Dr. Malcolm Forbes, MD

Kensington, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forbes, Family Medicine Specialist in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Malcolm Forbes, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kensington, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (216) 266-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forbes treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • General Hand Injury
    • Wrist Trauma
    • Finger Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Back Muscle Spasm
    • Neuromuscular Disorder
    • Back Muscle Cramp
    • Spasms in Back
    • Lower Back Spasm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M62830: Muscle spasm of back

    Also known as:

    • Hand and Wrist Injury
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Finger Injury
    • Wrist Sprain
    • Hand Trauma
    • Upper Extremity Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S6992XA: Unspecified injury of left wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Forbes perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (216) 266-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Forbes in Kensington, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?

    Dr. Malcolm Forbes' Primary Practice

    10810 Connecticut Ave

    Kensington, MD 20895

    (216) 266-2000

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    Dr. Malcolm Forbes' Practice 2

    1701 Twin Springs Rd

    Halethorpe, MD 21227

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    Dr. Malcolm Forbes' Practice 3

    1221 Mercantile Ln

    Glenarden, MD 20774

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

    Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346702628.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?

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

    What is Dr. Malcolm Forbes's specialty?

    Dr. Forbes is a Family Medicine Specialist near Kensington, MD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Forbes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Malcolm Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, UM Capital Region Medical Center, Suburban 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Malcolm Forbes accepting new patients in Kensington, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Malcolm Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Malcolm Forbes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (216) 266-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Malcolm Forbes?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (216) 266-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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