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Dr. Elsie Kamara

Germantown, MD

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kamara, Adult Medicine Specialist in Germantown, MD?

    Dr. Elsie Kamara is an Adult Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kamara is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kamara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kamara’s office at (240) 506-7901.

    What languages does Dr. Kamara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kamara typically treat?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kamara 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. Kamara. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • History of Nicotine Dependence
    • E-Cigarettes
    • Smokeless Tobacco
    • Smoking
    • Past nicotine addiction
    • Previous smoking habit
    • History of tobacco use disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87891: Personal history of nicotine dependence

    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:

    • Cigarette Addiction
    • Smoking
    • Smoking Addiction
    • Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
    • Tobacco Addiction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    What procedures does an Adult Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kamara typically perform?

    As an Adult Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Elsie Kamara may include:

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

    Does Dr. Kamara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kamara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 506-7901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kamara accept in Germantown, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kamara's office located?

    Dr. Elsie Kamara's Primary Practice

    12800 Middlebrook Rd Ste 204

    Germantown, MD 20874

    (240) 506-7901

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    Dr. Elsie Kamara's Practice 2

    23 W Diamond Ave Ste 205

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

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    Dr. Elsie Kamara's Practice 3

    950 N Glebe Rd Ste 700

    Arlington, VA 22203

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

    Dr. Kamara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982437554.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kamara?

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

    What is Dr. Elsie Kamara's specialty?

    Dr. Kamara is a Adult Medicine Specialist near Germantown, MD.

    What does an Adult Medicine Specialist do?

    The NUCC advises against using this code and suggests selecting a more suitable one.

    Is this Dr. Elsie Kamara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kamara is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital 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 Adult Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adult Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Elsie Kamara accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?

    No, Dr. Elsie Kamara is not accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elsie Kamara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kamara's office at (240) 506-7901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elsie Kamara?

    Please contact Dr. Kamara's office at (240) 506-7901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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