Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sher, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified. Dr. Sher graduated from College of William And Mary and completed her residency at Georgetown University Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Dr. Sher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sher’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sher’s office at (202) 660-0005.
Where did Dr. Sher go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children
Medical School: College of William And Mary
What languages does Dr. Sher speak?
Dr. Sher and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sher treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Sher 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. Sher. 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:
- Exposure to HIV
- Exposure to Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
- HIV
- Sexually Transmitted Infection
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
- Contact with STD
- Suspected STI exposure
- Sexual disease contact
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
- Z202: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Lipid Disorder Screening
- Diabetes Screening
- Health Screening
- Cholesterol Screening
- Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
- Lipid Panel Test
- Blood Sugar Test
- Diabetes Mellitus Screening
- Glucose Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders
- Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
- Thyroid Gland Underactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
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:
- Gonorrhea Throat Infection
- Gonorrhea
- Sore Throat
- Oral Gonorrhea
- Pharyngeal Gonorrhea
- Gonococcal Sore Throat
ICD-10 Codes:
- A545: Gonococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Abnormal Blood Sugar
- Blood Glucose
- High blood glucose
- Low blood glucose
- Glucose intolerance
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7309: Other abnormal glucose
Also known as:
- High Liver Enzymes
- ALT Blood Test
- AST Test
- Elevated ALT
- Elevated AST
- Abnormal liver function test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Moderate Recurrent Major Depression
- Depression
- Moderate chronic depression
- Moderate recurring depression
- Moderate depressive episodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- F331: Major depressive disorder, recurrent, moderate
Which procedures does Dr. Sher perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sher's office.
Does Dr. Sher accept my insurance?
Dr. Sher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 660-0005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sher accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Sher in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Dowco
Federal Employee Program
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Sher's office located?
Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher's Primary Practice
1627 Eye St NW Ste 800
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 660-0005
What is Dr. Sher's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508012188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sher?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sher
What is Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher's specialty?
Dr. Sher is a Internist near Washington, DC.
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. Sher to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sher is affiliated with Sentara Northern Virginia Medical 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
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Is Lindsay Anne Sher accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lindsay Anne Sher offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sher's office at (202) 660-0005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lindsay Anne Sher?
Please contact Dr. Sher's office at (202) 660-0005 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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