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Who is Dr. Riar, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Lansdowne, VA?
Dr. Amjad Riar, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Lansdowne, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Riar completed his residency at St Agnes Hospital Baltimore. Dr. Riar is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Riar’s office at (240) 388-1414.
Where did Dr. Riar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Agnes Hospital Baltimore
Medical School: Liaquat Medical College
Is Dr. Riar board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Amjad Riar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Riar speak?
Dr. Riar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Riar treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Riar 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. Riar. 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:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Other Types of Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- Atypical Alzheimer's', 'Rare Alzheimer's
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G308: Other Alzheimer's disease
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Dementia
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies
- DLB
- Lewy Body Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- G3183: Neurocognitive disorder with Lewy bodies
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease without Involuntary Movements
- Parkinson's Disease
- Early Parkinson's', 'Non-dyskinetic Parkinsonism', 'Stable Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20A1: Parkinson's disease without dyskinesia, without mention of fluctuations
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Other Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
- Brain Vascular Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
- I6789: Other cerebrovascular disease
Also known as:
- End-Stage Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Advanced heart failure
- Terminal heart failure
- Severe heart failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5084: End stage heart failure
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Mammary cancer
- Breast carcinoma
- Breast tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50912: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of left female breast
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Protein-Calorie Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Protein-energy malnutrition
- General malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- E46: Unspecified protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Kidney Cancer
- Renal Cancer
- Kidney Tumor
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C641: Malignant neoplasm of right kidney, except renal pelvis
Which procedures does Dr. Riar perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amjad Riar may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Riar's office.
Does Dr. Riar accept my insurance?
Dr. Riar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 388-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Riar accept in Lansdowne, VA?
Dr. Riar in Lansdowne, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
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Where is Dr. Riar's office located?
Dr. Amjad Riar's Primary Practice
19415 Deerfield Ave Ste 107
Lansdowne, VA 20176
(240) 388-1414
What is Dr. Riar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Riar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831287408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Riar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Riar
What is Dr. Amjad Riar's specialty?
Dr. Riar is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Lansdowne, VA. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Riar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amjad Riar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Riar is affiliated with Inova Loudoun 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
Where can I learn more about Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Amjad Riar accepting new patients in Lansdowne, VA?
Yes, Dr. Amjad Riar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amjad Riar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Riar's office at (240) 388-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amjad Riar?
Please contact Dr. Riar's office at (240) 388-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Amjad Riar have?
Dr. Amjad Riar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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