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Dr. Marriam Aalai, MD

Cytopathologist, Anatomic Pathologist

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Aalai, Cytopathologist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Marriam Aalai, MD is a Cytopathologist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Aalai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Aalai’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Aalai’s office at (703) 391-3414.

    What languages does Dr. Aalai speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Aalai typically treat?

    As a Cytopathologist, Dr. Aalai 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. Aalai. 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:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth
    • Leiomyoma of uterus
    • Uterine leiomyoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified
    • D251: Intramural leiomyoma of uterus

    Also known as:

    • Other Placental Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Unspecified placenta problems
    • Various placenta conditions
    • General placenta issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O43893: Other placental disorders, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Red Blood Cell Abnormality
    • Blood
    • RBC Disorders
    • Atypical Red Blood Cells
    • Blood Cell Irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R718: Other abnormality of red blood cells

    What procedures does a Cytopathologist like Dr. Aalai typically perform?

    As a Cytopathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Marriam Aalai may include:

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

    Does Dr. Aalai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Aalai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 391-3414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Aalai accept in Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Riverside Health

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    Where is Dr. Aalai's office located?

    Dr. Marriam Aalai's Primary Practice

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (703) 391-3414

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    Dr. Marriam Aalai's Practice 2

    19801 Observation Dr

    Germantown, MD 20876

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    Dr. Marriam Aalai's Practice 3

    3600 Joseph Siewick Dr

    Fairfax, VA 22033

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

    Dr. Aalai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487003984.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Aalai?

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

    What is Dr. Marriam Aalai's specialty?

    Dr. Aalai is a Cytopathologist near Silver Spring, MD.

    What does a Cytopathologist do?

    A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist with specialization in diagnosing diseases by studying cells collected from body fluids and secretions. This involves scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or using fine-needle aspiration to obtain samples from tumor masses or organs. A key aspect of their practice is interpreting Papanicolaou-stained smears, commonly known as the "Pap" test," from the female reproductive system. Their expertise is also applied to the diagnosis of cells from all different systems and areas of the human body. This makes them a valuable consultant to all medical specialists.

    Is Dr. Marriam Aalai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Aalai is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Um Capital Region Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical 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 a Cytopathologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Cytopathologist. 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. Marriam Aalai accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Marriam Aalai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Marriam Aalai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Aalai's office at (703) 391-3414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Marriam Aalai?

    Please contact Dr. Aalai's office at (703) 391-3414 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Aalai's office located?

    Dr. Aalai's offices are located in Silver Spring, MD, Germantown, MD, and Fairfax, VA.