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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dass, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Krishna Dass, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Dass graduated from Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and completed his residency at St Barnabas Hospital. Dr. Dass is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dass’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dass’s office at (202) 291-4101.
Where did Dr. Dass go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hospital | St Barnabas Hospital Program
Medical School: Stanley Medical College/University Hospital | Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College
What languages does Dr. Dass speak?
Dr. Dass and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Dass treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dass 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. Dass. 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
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
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:
- Other Acute Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Bone Infection
- Rapid Bone Inflammation
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M8610: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified site
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gangrene
- Tissue Death
- Necrosis
- Dead Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- I96: Gangrene, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Infection of Cardiac or Vascular Device
- Infected Cardiovascular Implant
- Heart Device Infection
- Vascular Graft Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T827XXA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac and vascular devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
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:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Skin infection
- Bacterial skin inflammation
- Acute skin infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L0390: Cellulitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abscess
- Abscess on stomach
- Belly skin infection
- Pus pocket on abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- L02211: Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
What procedures does Dr. Dass perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Dass 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. Dass. 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:
- Removal of Tunneled Central Venous Catheter
- Central Line Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
- Venous Access Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 36589: Removal of tunneled central venous catheter, without subcutaneous port or pump
Does Dr. Dass accept my insurance?
Dr. Dass accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 291-4101 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dass accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Dass in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dass' office located?
Dr. Krishna Dass' Primary Practice
106 Irving St NW Ste 208
Washington, DC 20010
(202) 291-4101
What is Dr. Dass's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dass's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1598739724.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dass?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dass
What is Dr. Krishna Dass's specialty?
Dr. Dass is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Dass to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Krishna Dass affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dass is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar St. Mary's 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
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Is Krishna Dass accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Krishna Dass is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Krishna Dass offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dass's office at (202) 291-4101 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Krishna Dass?
Please contact Dr. Dass's office at (202) 291-4101 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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