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Who is Dr. Doonquah, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Leleka Doonquah, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Doonquah graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at Howard University Program. Dr. Doonquah is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doonquah’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doonquah’s office at (301) 423-1071.
Where did Dr. Doonquah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Program
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Doonquah speak?
Dr. Doonquah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Doonquah typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Doonquah 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. Doonquah. 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 here.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Doonquah typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Leleka Doonquah may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Doonquah's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Doonquah accept my insurance?
Dr. Doonquah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 423-1071 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Doonquah accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Doonquah in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Doonquah's office located?
Dr. Leleka Doonquah's Primary Practice
650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Ste 310
Washington, DC 20003
(301) 423-1071
What is Dr. Doonquah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Doonquah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417022567.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doonquah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Doonquah
What is Dr. Leleka Doonquah's specialty?
Dr. Doonquah is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Leleka Doonquah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Doonquah is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Northwest Hospital, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease 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 Leleka Doonquah accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Leleka Doonquah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Leleka Doonquah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Doonquah's office at (301) 423-1071 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Leleka Doonquah?
Please contact Dr. Doonquah's office at (301) 423-1071 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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