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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alumkara, Internist in Olney, MD?
Dr. Bridgit Alumkara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Olney, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Alumkara is fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alumkara’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. Alumkara’s office at (240) 826-6596.
What languages does Dr. Alumkara speak?
Dr. Alumkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
Malayalam
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Alumkara treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Alumkara 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. Alumkara. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
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:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Disc Disorder with Nerve Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Spine Injuries and Disorder
- Herniated Disc in Lower Back with Radiculopathy
- Slipped Disc in Lower Back causing Nerve Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5116: Intervertebral disc disorders with radiculopathy, lumbar region
Which procedures does Dr. Alumkara perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Bridgit Alumkara 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. Alumkara's office.
Does Dr. Alumkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Alumkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 826-6596 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alumkara accept in Olney, MD?
Dr. Alumkara in Olney, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Alumkara's office located?
Dr. Bridgit Alumkara's Primary Practice
18101 Prince Philip Dr
Olney, MD 20832
(240) 826-6596
What is Dr. Alumkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alumkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669629358.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alumkara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alumkara
What is Dr. Bridgit Alumkara's specialty?
Dr. Alumkara is a Internist near Olney, 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. Alumkara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Bridgit Alumkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alumkara is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Adventist HealthCare White Oak 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 Internist?
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Is Bridgit Alumkara accepting new patients in Olney, MD?
Yes, Dr. Bridgit Alumkara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Bridgit Alumkara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alumkara's office at (240) 826-6596 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Bridgit Alumkara?
Please contact Dr. Alumkara's office at (240) 826-6596 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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