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Dr. Ishita Gambhir, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gambhir, Neurologist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Ishita Gambhir, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gambhir is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gambhir’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gambhir’s office at (202) 444-2333.

    What languages does Dr. Gambhir speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Gambhir treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gambhir 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. Gambhir. 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:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans
    • Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20: Parkinson's disease
    • G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Tremor
    • Abnormal Involuntary Movements
    • Lack of Coordination
    • Tourette Syndrome
    • Movement Disorder
    • Shaking
    • Involuntary Shaking
    • Essential Tremor
    • Parkinsonian Tremor
    • Uncontrolled Body Movements
    • Dyskinesia
    • Tremors
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements
    • Tourette's
    • Gilles de la Tourette syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R251: Tremor, unspecified
    • R259: Unspecified abnormal involuntary movements
    • R278: Other lack of coordination
    • F952: Tourette's disorder

    Also known as:

    • Essential Tremor
    • Tremor
    • Essential tremor
    • Familial Tremor
    • Benign Essential Tremor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G250: Essential tremor

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck
    • Muscle Spasm Disorder
    • Involuntary Muscle Contractions
    • Movement Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis
    • G248: Other dystonia

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • Mild Cognitive Impairment
    • Cognitive and Awareness Problems
    • Mental Disorder
    • MCI
    • Early Memory Loss
    • Pre-Dementia
    • Mental Function Issues
    • Thinking Problems
    • Awareness Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
    • R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Various Brain Conditions
    • Uncommon Brain Problems
    • Specified Brain Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9389: Other specified disorders of brain

    Also known as:

    • Dry Mouth
    • Salivary Gland Disorder
    • Xerostomia
    • Lack of Saliva
    • Saliva Production Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion

    Also known as:

    • Blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Benign essential blepharospasm
    • Eyelid Spasms
    • Benign Essential Blepharospasm
    • Involuntary Eye Twitching

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G245: Blepharospasm

    Also known as:

    • Left Hemifacial Spasm
    • Facial Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Facial Twitch
    • Left Facial Muscle Spasm
    • Left Side Facial Tic

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5132: Clonic hemifacial spasm, left

    What procedures does Dr. Gambhir perform?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Gambhir 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. Gambhir. 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:

    • Botox Injection for Neck Muscle Spasms
    • Chemodenervation of neck muscles
    • Botulinum toxin injection for cervical dystonia
    • Neck spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64616: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); neck muscle(s), excluding muscles of the larynx, unilateral (eg, for cervical dystonia, spasmodic torticollis)

    Also known as:

    • Trunk Muscle Relaxing Injection
    • Chemodenervation of Trunk Muscles
    • Muscle Spasm Injection (Trunk)
    • Botox for Trunk Muscles

    CPT Codes:

    • 64646: Chemodenervation of trunk muscle(s); 1-5 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakening Injection (Arm or Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Spasticity Injection
    • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Muscles
    • Muscle Denervation

    CPT Codes:

    • 64642: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 1-4 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Muscle Injection for Spasms (One Side)
    • Botox for facial spasms
    • Facial nerve chemodenervation
    • Blepharospasm treatment
    • Hemifacial spasm injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64612: Chemodenervation of muscle(s); muscle(s) innervated by facial nerve, unilateral (eg, for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm)

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Multiple Muscles (Arm/Leg)
    • Extremity Chemodenervation
    • Muscle Spasticity Treatment (Chemical)
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Multiple Muscles)

    CPT Codes:

    • 64644: Chemodenervation of one extremity; 5 or more muscles

    Also known as:

    • Chemical Nerve Block for Muscle Spasms (Additional Extremity)
    • Chemodenervation of Extremity Muscles
    • Botox for Muscle Spasms (Additional Limb)
    • Nerve-Blocking Injection for Spasticity

    CPT Codes:

    • 64645: Chemodenervation of one extremity; each additional extremity, 5 or more muscles (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
    • Botox for Salivary Glands
    • Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
    • Parotid Gland Nerve Block
    • Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Gambhir accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gambhir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-2333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gambhir accept in Bethesda, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gambhir's office located?

    Dr. Ishita Gambhir's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (202) 444-2333

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    Dr. Ishita Gambhir's Practice 2

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW # 7

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-2333

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    Dr. Ishita Gambhir's Practice 3

    110 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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

    Dr. Gambhir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548427719.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gambhir?

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

    What is Dr. Ishita Gambhir's specialty?

    Dr. Gambhir is a Neurologist near Bethesda, MD.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

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    Is this Dr. Ishita Gambhir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gambhir is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland 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

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    Is Ishita Gambhir accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ishita Gambhir is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ishita Gambhir offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gambhir's office at (202) 444-2333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ishita Gambhir?

    Please contact Dr. Gambhir's office at (202) 444-2333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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