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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Vazhappilly, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Vazhappilly is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Vazhappilly’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vazhappilly’s office.
Is Dr. Vazhappilly board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Vazhappilly speak?
Dr. Vazhappilly and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vazhappilly typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vazhappilly 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. Vazhappilly. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Vazhappilly typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Vazhappilly performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Vazhappilly. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Vazhappilly accept my insurance?
Dr. Vazhappilly 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. Vazhappilly accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Vazhappilly 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)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Vazhappilly's office located?
What is Dr. Vazhappilly's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Vazhappilly's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851520936.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vazhappilly?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Vazhappilly
What is Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly's specialty?
Dr. Vazhappilly is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Silver Spring, MD.
What does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist do?
An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals.
Is this Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Vazhappilly is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Geriatric Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Josjin Vazhappilly accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Vazhappilly's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josjin Vazhappilly?
Please contact Dr. Vazhappilly's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly have?
Dr. Josjin Vazhappilly is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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