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Dr. Raj Chawla, MD

Dr. Raj Chawla, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Bowie, MD

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chawla, Infectious Disease Specialist in Bowie, MD?

    Dr. Raj Chawla, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Bowie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Chawla graduated from University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan, completed his residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Infectious Diseases; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine, and is currently affiliated with General Hospital. He is a member of the International Association of HealthCare Professionals. Dr. Chawla is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chawla’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chawla’s office at (301) 809-6494.

    Where did Dr. Chawla go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: State University of New York

    • Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Infectious Diseases; Atlantic City Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Interfaith Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

    • Medical School: Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan | University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan | Karachi Medical and Dental College

    Is Dr. Chawla board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Raj Chawla, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chawla speak?

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

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chawla typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Chawla 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. Chawla. 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:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rhabdomyolysis
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Muscle Breakdown
    • Acute Muscle Injury
    • Myoglobinuria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6282: Rhabdomyolysis

    Also known as:

    • Cerebral Palsy
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Broken Hip Bone
    • Fractures
    • Leg Injuries and Disorder
    • Hip fracture
    • Femoral neck fracture
    • Broken upper thigh bone

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S72009A: Fracture of unspecified part of neck of unspecified femur, initial encounter for closed fracture

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Bone Infection
    • Infected bone
    • Bone inflammation
    • Acute bone infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M86179: Other acute osteomyelitis, unspecified ankle and foot

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Chawla typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Raj Chawla may include:

    Please contact Dr. Chawla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Chawla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chawla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 809-6494 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chawla accept in Bowie, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CommuniCare Health Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

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    Where is Dr. Chawla's office located?

    Dr. Raj Chawla's Primary Practice

    14300 Gallant Fox Ln

    Bowie, MD 20715

    (301) 809-6494

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    General Hospital

    5755 Cedar Ln

    Columbia, MD 21044

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    Dr. Raj Chawla's Practice 3

    3001 Hospital Dr

    Cheverly, MD 20785

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    International Association of HealthCare Professionals

    Member

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

    Dr. Chawla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750357026.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chawla?

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

    What is Dr. Raj Chawla's specialty?

    Dr. Chawla is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Bowie, MD.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Raj Chawla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chawla is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. Raj Chawla accepting new patients in Bowie, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Raj Chawla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raj Chawla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chawla's office at (301) 809-6494 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raj Chawla?

    Please contact Dr. Chawla's office at (301) 809-6494 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chawla's office located?

    Dr. Chawla's offices are located in Bowie, MD, Columbia, MD, and Cheverly, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Raj Chawla have?

    Dr. Raj Chawla is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.