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29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vaince, Hospitalist in Suffolk, VA?
Dr. Uzma Vaince, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Suffolk, VA. She has been practicing for over 29 years. Dr. Vaince is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vaince’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vaince’s office at (301) 609-4000.
Where did Dr. Vaince go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Rawalpindi, Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Vaince speak?
Dr. Vaince and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vaince typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Vaince 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. Vaince. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Vaince typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Uzma Vaince may include:
Please contact Dr. Vaince's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Vaince accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaince accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 609-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Vaince accept in Suffolk, VA?
Dr. Vaince in Suffolk, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Vaince's office located?
What is Dr. Vaince's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vaince's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033179502.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vaince?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vaince
What is Dr. Uzma Vaince's specialty?
Dr. Vaince is a Hospitalist near Suffolk, VA.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Uzma Vaince affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vaince is affiliated with Sentara Obici Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General 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 Uzma Vaince accepting new patients in Suffolk, VA?
Yes, Dr. Uzma Vaince is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Uzma Vaince offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vaince's office at (301) 609-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Uzma Vaince?
Please contact Dr. Vaince's office at (301) 609-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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