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Dr. Howard Wilpon, MD

Anesthesiologist

Washington, DC

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wilpon, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Howard Wilpon, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Wilpon completed his residency at U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, General Surgery. Dr. Wilpon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wilpon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wilpon’s office at (301) 838-9606.

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

    • Residency: U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, Anesthesiology; U Hosp-Suny Hlth S C-Bklyn, General Surgery | SUNY Hsc

    • Medical School: Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny

    Is Dr. Wilpon board certified as an Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Wilpon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Wilpon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wilpon typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Wilpon 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. Wilpon. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Ureteral Calculus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N201: Calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Swollen Veins in Anus
    • Anal Lumps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K649: Unspecified hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    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:

    • Diverticulosis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Diverticular Disease
    • Intestinal Diverticula
    • Pouches in Intestine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5790: Diverticulosis of intestine, part unspecified, without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Wilpon typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Wilpon may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wilpon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wilpon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 838-9606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wilpon accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Wilpon in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Fox Insurance Company

    • Humana

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Wilpon's office located?

    Dr. Howard Wilpon's Primary Practice

    2021 K St NW # 120

    Washington, DC 20006

    (301) 838-9606

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    Dr. Howard Wilpon's Practice 2

    8322 Bellona Ave

    Towson, MD 21204

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    Dr. Howard Wilpon's Practice 3

    5900 Waterloo Rd Ste 120

    Columbia, MD 21045

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

    Dr. Wilpon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518913623.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wilpon?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Wilpon's specialty?

    Dr. Wilpon is an Anesthesiologist near Washington, DC.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Howard Wilpon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wilpon is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Howard Wilpon accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Wilpon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Howard Wilpon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wilpon's office at (301) 838-9606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Howard Wilpon?

    Please contact Dr. Wilpon's office at (301) 838-9606 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Wilpon's office located?

    Dr. Wilpon's offices are located in Washington, DC, Towson, MD, and Columbia, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Wilpon have?

    Dr. Howard Wilpon is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.