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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knox, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Hector Knox, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Knox is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Knox’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knox’s office at (301) 498-2922.
Is Dr. Knox board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Hector Knox, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Knox speak?
Dr. Knox and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Knox typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Knox 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. Knox. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Knox typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Hector Knox may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Knox's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Knox accept my insurance?
Dr. Knox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 498-2922 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knox accept in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Knox 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
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Knox's office located?
What is Dr. Knox's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699875666.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knox?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knox
What is Dr. Hector Knox's specialty?
Dr. Knox is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Lanham, MD.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Hector Knox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knox is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Luminis Health Doctors Community 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 an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Hector Knox accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?
Yes, Dr. Hector Knox is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hector Knox offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knox's office at (301) 498-2922 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hector Knox?
Please contact Dr. Knox's office at (301) 498-2922 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hector Knox have?
Dr. Hector Knox is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine.
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