30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Stearn, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Benjamin Stearn, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Stearn graduated from University Of Colorado School Of Medicine and completed his residency at Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Stearn is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Stearn’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Stearn’s office at (202) 745-0201.
Where did Dr. Stearn go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Geo Washington Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Geo Washington University Hospital | George Washington University Program A
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
Is Dr. Stearn board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Stearn, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Stearn speak?
Dr. Stearn and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Stearn typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Stearn 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. Stearn. 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:
- 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
Also known as:
- Early Stage Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Precancerous Anal Lesion
- Stage 0 Anal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- D013: Carcinoma in situ of anus and anal canal
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Stearn typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Stearn performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Stearn. 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:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy with Biopsy
- Anoscopy
- HRA with Biopsy
- Anal Canal Magnification Exam
- Anorectal Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46607: Anoscopy; with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Removal of Anal Lesions (Electrocautery)
- Anal Wart Removal (Electrocautery)
- Electrosurgical Destruction of Anal Lesions
- Anus Lesion Excision
- Electrodessication of Anal Condyloma
CPT Codes:
- 46910: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; electrodesiccation
Also known as:
- High-Resolution Anoscopy
- Anoscopy
- HRA Anoscopy
- Magnified Anoscopy
- Anal Canal Examination with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 46601: Anoscopy; diagnostic, with high-resolution magnification (HRA) (eg, colposcope, operating microscope) and chemical agent enhancement, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed
Does Dr. Stearn accept my insurance?
Dr. Stearn accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 745-0201 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Stearn accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Stearn 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 Group
Connective Rx
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Stearn's office located?
Dr. Benjamin Stearn's Primary Practice
1737 20th St NW
Washington, DC 20009
(202) 745-0201
What is Dr. Stearn's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Stearn's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922193572.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Stearn?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Stearn
What is Dr. Benjamin Stearn's specialty?
Dr. Stearn is a Internist near Washington, DC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Benjamin Stearn affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Stearn is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Beebe Healthcare, Adventist Healthcare White Oak 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
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Is Benjamin Stearn accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Benjamin Stearn is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Benjamin Stearn offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Stearn's office at (202) 745-0201 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Benjamin Stearn?
Please contact Dr. Stearn's office at (202) 745-0201 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Benjamin Stearn have?
Dr. Benjamin Stearn is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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