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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alamgir, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Lalia Alamgir, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Alamgir graduated from Mymensingh Med College. Dr. Alamgir is fluent in English, Amharic, Bengali, Chinese, Sign Languages, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alamgir’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alamgir’s office at (202) 865-7677.
Where did Dr. Alamgir go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh | Mymensingh Med College | Mymensingh Med College
Is Dr. Alamgir board certified as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Lalia Alamgir, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Alamgir speak?
Dr. Alamgir and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Amharic
Bengali
Chinese
English
Sign Languages
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alamgir typically treat?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alamgir 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. Alamgir. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
What procedures does a Geriatric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alamgir typically perform?
As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alamgir 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. Alamgir. 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:
- 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
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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Alamgir accept my insurance?
Dr. Alamgir accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-7677 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alamgir accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Alamgir in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Alamgir's office located?
Dr. Lalia Alamgir's Primary Practice
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 865-7677
What is Dr. Alamgir's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alamgir's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689740086.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alamgir?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alamgir
What is Dr. Lalia Alamgir's specialty?
Dr. Alamgir is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.
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. Lalia Alamgir affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alamgir is affiliated with Medstar Washington 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 Lalia Alamgir accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Lalia Alamgir is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lalia Alamgir offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alamgir's office at (202) 865-7677 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lalia Alamgir?
Please contact Dr. Alamgir's office at (202) 865-7677 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lalia Alamgir have?
Dr. Lalia Alamgir is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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