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 Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Hooda 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.
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
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
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bipolar Disorder
- Manic depression
- Bipolar illness
- Mood disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F319: Bipolar disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Which procedures does Dr. Hooda perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ajay Hooda may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hooda's office.
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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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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. 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. Contact Dr. Hooda to book an appointment today.
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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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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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2401 W Belvedere Ave Fl 5
Baltimore, MD 21215