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Dr. Howard Bassel, MD

Silver Spring, MD

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Bassel, Family Medicine Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Howard Bassel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Bassel graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and completed his residency at Brown Univ Affil Hosps, Family Medicine. Dr. Bassel is fluent in English and Portuguese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bassel’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bassel’s office at (443) 777-6890.

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

    • Residency: Brown Univ Affil Hosps, Family Medicine | Meml Hospital Ri | Brown University (Butler Hospital) Program

    • Medical School: University of Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh | University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine

    Is Dr. Bassel board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Howard Bassel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Bassel speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    What conditions does Dr. Bassel treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bassel 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. Bassel. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
    • Heart Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Cardiopulmonary symptoms
    • Unusual heart and breathing signs
    • Circulatory-respiratory issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • 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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Pain
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Myalgia
    • Muscle Ache
    • Muscle Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M7910: Myalgia, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Bassel perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Howard Bassel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bassel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bassel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (443) 777-6890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bassel accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Bassel in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bassel's office located?

    Dr. Howard Bassel's Primary Practice

    20 University Blvd E

    Silver Spring, MD 20901

    (443) 777-6890

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    Dr. Howard Bassel's Practice 2

    12 Medstar Blvd

    Bel Air, MD 21015

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    Dr. Howard Bassel's Practice 3

    8605 Ridgelys Choice Dr

    Nottingham, MD 21236

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

    Dr. Bassel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417058264.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bassel?

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

    What is Dr. Howard Bassel's specialty?

    Dr. Bassel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Silver Spring, MD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Bassel to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Bassel 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Howard Bassel accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Howard Bassel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bassel's office at (443) 777-6890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Howard Bassel?

    Please contact Dr. Bassel's office at (443) 777-6890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Howard Bassel have?

    Dr. Howard Bassel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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