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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Abbas, Internist in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Ghulam Abbas, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Abbas is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbas’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbas’s office at (301) 787-8030.
Where did Dr. Abbas go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, University of Health Sciences Lahore,Bahawalpur, Pakistan
What languages does Dr. Abbas speak?
Dr. Abbas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Abbas treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- Anemia
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Need for Personal Care Assistance
- Help with daily living
- Assistance with self-care
- Activities of daily living support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z741: Need for assistance with personal care
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Which procedures does Dr. Abbas perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ghulam Abbas may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Abbas' office.
Does Dr. Abbas accept my insurance?
Dr. Abbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 787-8030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Abbas accept in Frederick, MD?
Dr. Abbas in Frederick, 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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Abbas' office located?
What is Dr. Abbas's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Abbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477658045.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbas?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Abbas
What is Dr. Ghulam Abbas's specialty?
Dr. Abbas is a Internist near Frederick, 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. Abbas to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Ghulam Abbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Abbas is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Ghulam Abbas accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ghulam Abbas is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ghulam Abbas offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (301) 787-8030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ghulam Abbas?
Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (301) 787-8030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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