Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hooda, Hospitalist in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Ajay Hooda, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Hooda graduated from Pt. B.D.S. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida. Dr. Hooda is fluent in English, and is not currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hooda’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hooda’s office.
Where did Dr. Hooda go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Medical School: Pt. B.D.S. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences
Is Dr. Hooda board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Ajay Hooda, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hooda speak?
Dr. Hooda and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hooda typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Hooda 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. Hooda. 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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Hooda typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Hooda may include:
Please contact Dr. Hooda's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hooda accept my insurance?
Dr. Hooda accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hooda accept in Baltimore, MD?
Dr. Hooda in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Jai Medical Systems
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hooda's office located?
What is Dr. Hooda's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hooda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1649414921.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hooda?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hooda
What is Dr. Ajay Hooda's specialty?
Dr. Hooda is a Hospitalist near Baltimore, MD.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. Ajay Hooda affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hooda is affiliated with Sinai Hospital - Baltimore, Um Baltimore Washington 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 Ajay Hooda accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?
No, Dr. Ajay Hooda is not accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ajay Hooda offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hooda's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ajay Hooda?
Please contact Dr. Hooda's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ajay Hooda have?
Dr. Ajay Hooda is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Connect with DR. Hooda
56 Sinai General Medicine Associates
2435 W Belvedere Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215