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Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett, MD

Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett, MD

Washington, DC

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    Who is Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett, Internist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett graduated from MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV) and completed her residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett’s office at (202) 865-7677.

    Where did Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Howard University Hospital | Howard University Program

    • Medical School: MCP HAHNEMANN UNIV (FORMERLY ALLEGHENY UNIV)

    Is Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett speak?

    Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett 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. Mcdonald-Pinkett. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
    • Blood Thinners
    • Chronic anticoagulant therapy
    • Ongoing blood thinner treatment
    • Anticoagulant medication use

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Having a Prosthetic Heart Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Artificial heart valve
    • Mechanical heart valve
    • Bioprosthetic valve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z952: Presence of prosthetic heart valve

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
    • Drug level testing
    • Medication monitoring
    • Therapeutic drug management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Joint Degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1990: Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Inherited Clotting Factor Deficiency
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Factor X deficiency
    • Prothrombin deficiency
    • Genetic bleeding disorder
    • Hereditary coagulation defect
    • Rare factor deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D682: Hereditary deficiency of other clotting factors

    Also known as:

    • Antiphospholipid Syndrome
    • Bleeding Disorder
    • Antiphospholipid syndrome
    • APS
    • Hughes syndrome
    • Sticky blood syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D6861: Antiphospholipid syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Which procedures does Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett's office.

    Does Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-7677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett 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)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett's office located?

    Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett's Primary Practice

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-7677

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    Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett's Practice 2

    8380 Colesville Rd Ste 400

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett's Practice 3

    2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 305

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

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

    Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780793133.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett?

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

    What is Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett's specialty?

    Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett 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. Mcdonald-Pinkett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Mcdonald-Pinkett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett's office at (202) 865-7677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett?

    Please contact Dr. Mcdonald-Pinkett's office at (202) 865-7677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett have?

    Dr. Shelly Mcdonald-Pinkett is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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