Who is Dr. Hansson, Internist in Washington, DC?
Where did Dr. Hansson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas
Is Dr. Hansson board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Hansson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hansson speak?
Dr. Hansson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Swedish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hansson typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hansson 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. Hansson. 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:
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
- Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
- Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain damage from lack of oxygen
- Brain Disease
- Anoxic brain injury
- Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy
- Oxygen deprivation brain injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- G931: Anoxic brain damage, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hansson typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Hansson 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. Hansson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hansson accept my insurance?
Dr. Hansson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 377-5669 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hansson accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Hansson in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hansson's office located?
Dr. Thomas Hansson's Primary Practice
4601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW
Washington, DC 20032
(615) 377-5669
What is Dr. Hansson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hansson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962414037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hansson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hansson
What is Dr. Thomas Hansson'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.