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Dr. Aaron Fond, MD

Washington, DC

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fond, Gastroenterologist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Aaron Fond, MD is a Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Fond is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fond’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. Fond’s office at (301) 942-3550.

    What languages does Dr. Fond speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Fond treat?

    As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Fond 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. Fond. 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:

    • 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:

    • Chronic Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Chronic gastritis
    • Long-term stomach inflammation
    • Persistent stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD with Esophagitis
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion
    • Reflux Esophagitis
    • Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
    • Heartburn with Esophagus Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
    • K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastric Condition
    • Duodenal Condition
    • Digestive System Problem
    • Gastric Conditions
    • Duodenal Conditions
    • Digestive System Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K319: Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified
    • K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain
    • Epigastric pain
    • Pain below breastbone
    • Upper stomach pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
    • R1013: Epigastric pain

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Colon Polyps
    • Digestive Disease
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
    • Z860100: Personal history of colon polyps, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K635: Polyp of colon

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • EoE
    • Allergic Esophagitis
    • Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Benign Ascending Colon Polyp
    • Benign Tumor
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colon Polyps
    • Non-cancerous ascending colon growth
    • Ascending colon adenoma
    • Ascending colon benign tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D122: Benign neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
    • Spastic Colon
    • Functional Bowel Disorder
    • IBS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K589: Irritable bowel syndrome, unspecified

    Does Dr. Fond accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fond accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 942-3550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fond's office located?

    Dr. Aaron Fond's Primary Practice

    1805 Columbia Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20009

    (301) 942-3550

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    Dr. Aaron Fond's Practice 2

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd

    Dallas, TX 75390

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    Dr. Aaron Fond's Practice 3

    1406 Crain Hwy S Ste 106

    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

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

    Dr. Fond's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952842213.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fond?

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

    What is Dr. Aaron Fond's specialty?

    Dr. Fond is a Gastroenterologist near Washington, DC. An internist focused on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system, encompassing the stomach, intestines, liver, and gallbladder. This specialist manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice, and performs intricate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to examine internal organs. Contact Dr. Fond to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Aaron Fond affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fond is affiliated with Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 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 Aaron Fond accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    No, Dr. Aaron Fond is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aaron Fond offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fond's office at (301) 942-3550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aaron Fond?

    Please contact Dr. Fond's office at (301) 942-3550 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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