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Dr. Bela Shestopalova, MD

Silver Spring, MD

41 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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    Who is Dr. Shestopalova, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Bela Shestopalova, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. She has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified. Dr. Shestopalova graduated from Odessa National Medical University and completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shestopalova is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Ukrainian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shestopalova’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shestopalova’s office at (301) 588-1181.

    Where did Dr. Shestopalova go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Vet Affairs Med Center-Georgetown University | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

    • Medical School: Odessa Med Inst- Odessa- Ukraine | Odessa Medical Institute Named For Ni Pirogov | Odessa National Medical University

    What languages does Dr. Shestopalova speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Ukrainian

    What conditions does Dr. Shestopalova treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Shestopalova 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. Shestopalova. 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:

    • 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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Gas Pain
    • Widespread Abdominal Tenderness
    • Abdominal Pain
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Stomach Gas Pain
    • Trapped Gas Pain
    • Intestinal Gas Pain
    • Generalized stomach pain
    • Overall belly tenderness
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R141: Gas pain
    • R10817: Generalized abdominal tenderness

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Hematuria
    • Bloody urine
    • Red urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R319: Hematuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Right Ear Pain
    • Ear Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Earache
    • Otalgia Right Side

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H9201: Otalgia, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick to Stomach
    • Queasiness
    • Upset Stomach

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R110: Nausea

    Also known as:

    • Right Knee Joint Swelling
    • Joint Disorder
    • Fluid in right knee joint
    • Right knee effusion
    • Swollen right knee joint

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25461: Effusion, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Shestopalova perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Bela Shestopalova may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shestopalova's office.

    Does Dr. Shestopalova accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shestopalova accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 588-1181 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shestopalova accept in Silver Spring, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • University of Maryland Health Advantage

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    Where is Dr. Shestopalova's office located?

    Dr. Bela Shestopalova's Primary Practice

    1105 Spring St Ste G

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (301) 588-1181

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bela Shestopalova?

    Dr. Shestopalova has appointments available at her Silver Spring, MD office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Shestopalova's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205918802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shestopalova?

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

    What is Dr. Bela Shestopalova's specialty?

    Dr. Shestopalova is a Internist near Silver Spring, MD.

    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.

    Contact Dr. Shestopalova to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Bela Shestopalova affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shestopalova is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Bela Shestopalova accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Bela Shestopalova is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Bela Shestopalova offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Shestopalova, or call (301) 588-1181 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Bela Shestopalova?

    Please contact Dr. Shestopalova's office at (301) 588-1181 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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