18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kaiser, Rheumatologist in Chevy Chase, MD?
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Castle Connolly Top Doctors are doctor-nominated and selected by a physician-led research team.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kaiser?
Dr. Rachel Kaiser, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Rheumatologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Kaiser empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthritis, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chevy Chase, MD community, Dr. Kaiser is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Kaiser go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Is Dr. Kaiser board certified as a Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Rachel Kaiser, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kaiser speak?
Dr. Kaiser and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kaiser typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kaiser 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. Kaiser. 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:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
- M0609: Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Other Joint Disorder in Multiple Sites
- Joint Disorder
- Specific Polyarthropathy
- Uncommon Multiple Joint Condition
- Atypical Widespread Arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1289: Other specific arthropathies, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Widespread Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Multiple Joint Arthritis
- Polyarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Atypical psoriatic arthritis
- Psoriasis-related joint condition
- Unspecified psoriatic arthropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4059: Other psoriatic arthropathy
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Kaiser typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Kaiser 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. Kaiser. 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Kaiser accept my insurance?
Dr. Kaiser accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 497-0230 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kaiser accept in Chevy Chase, MD?
Dr. Kaiser in Chevy Chase, MD 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Kaiser's office located?
Dr. Rachel Kaiser's Primary Practice
5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 600
Chevy Chase, MD 20815
(240) 497-0230
What hospitals are Dr. Kaiser affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Kaiser has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Kaiser's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kaiser's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003086448.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kaiser?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kaiser