20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bhikkaji, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Where did Dr. Bhikkaji go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University | Osmania Medical College
Is Dr. Bhikkaji board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Bhikkaji speak?
Dr. Bhikkaji and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Bhikkaji typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Bhikkaji 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. Bhikkaji. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Bhikkaji typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Bhikkaji's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Bhikkaji accept my insurance?
Dr. Bhikkaji accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 224-5595 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bhikkaji accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Bhikkaji in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Blue Cross Blue Shield Association
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Bhikkaji's office located?
Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji's Primary Practice
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 224-5595
What hospitals are Dr. Bhikkaji affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Bhikkaji has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Bhikkaji's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bhikkaji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346291051.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bhikkaji?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bhikkaji
What is Dr. Smitha Bhikkaji's specialty?
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.