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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Degannes, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Christopher Degannes, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Degannes is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Degannes’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Degannes’s office at (202) 865-3290.
What languages does Dr. Degannes speak?
Dr. Degannes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Degannes treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Degannes 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. Degannes. 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:
- Sepsis
- E. Coli Sepsis
- E. Coli Infection
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
- E. coli Blood Infection
- E. coli Septicemia
- Bacterial Blood Poisoning
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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 Pancreatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
- Acute Pancreas Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified
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:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Which procedures does Dr. Degannes perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Christopher Degannes may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Degannes' office.
Does Dr. Degannes accept my insurance?
Dr. Degannes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-3290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Degannes accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Degannes in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Degannes' office located?
Dr. Christopher Degannes' Primary Practice
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 865-3290
What is Dr. Degannes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Degannes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518076116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Degannes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Degannes
What is Dr. Christopher Degannes's specialty?
Dr. Degannes is a Internist near Washington, DC.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Degannes to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Christopher Degannes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Degannes is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Christopher Degannes accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Degannes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Degannes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Degannes's office at (202) 865-3290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Degannes?
Please contact Dr. Degannes's office at (202) 865-3290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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