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Dr. Brian Krakower, MD

Lanham, MD

31 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krakower, Internist in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Brian Krakower, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Krakower graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Krakower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krakower’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krakower’s office at (403) 356-6700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Krakower?

    Dr. Brian Krakower, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Krakower empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Lanham/MD community, Dr. Krakower is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Georgetown University Hospital | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Krakower board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Krakower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine , American Board of Internal Medicine since 1994

    What languages does Dr. Krakower speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Krakower treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Krakower 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. Krakower. 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:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Age-Related Osteoporosis
    • Fractures
    • Osteoporosis
    • Senile Osteoporosis
    • Primary Osteoporosis
    • Bone Thinning from Aging

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Sugar
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Elevated Glucose
    • Unspecified High Blood Sugar

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Krakower perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Brian Krakower may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Krakower's office.

    Does Dr. Krakower accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krakower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (403) 356-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krakower accept in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Krakower in Lanham, 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

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Krakower's office located?

    Dr. Brian Krakower's Primary Practice

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

    (403) 356-6700

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    Dr. Brian Krakower's Practice 2

    20925 Professional Plz Ste 300

    Ashburn, VA 20147

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    Dr. Brian Krakower's Practice 3

    6845 Elm St Ste 514

    McLean, VA 22101

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    Ratings & Reviews

    Rating Star

    5.0

    Overall rating

    Based on 1 reviews

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    Office Experience

    100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern

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    Attentiveness

    100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly

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    Wait Times

    100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time

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    Appointment Booking

    100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment

    Patients give Dr. Brian Krakower an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Krakower has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Krakower, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.

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

    Dr. Krakower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1467556704.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krakower?

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

    What is Dr. Brian Krakower's specialty?

    Dr. Krakower is a Internist near Lanham, MD.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Krakower to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Brian Krakower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krakower is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Brian Krakower accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Brian Krakower is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brian Krakower offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krakower's office at (403) 356-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Brian Krakower?

    Please contact Dr. Krakower's office at (403) 356-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Brian Krakower have?

    Dr. Brian Krakower is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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