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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bering, Cardiologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Patrick Bering, MD is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bering is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bering’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. Bering’s office.
What languages does Dr. Bering speak?
Dr. Bering and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does Dr. Bering treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Bering 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. Bering. 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:
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Cardiomyopathy
- Other Cardiomyopathies
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- HCM
- Thickened Heart Muscle
- HCM (Obstructive)
- Thickened Heart Muscle with Obstruction
- Heart Muscle Disease
- Enlarged Heart
- Uncommon heart muscle diseases
- Rare cardiomyopathy types
- Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
- Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- I422: Other hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I421: Obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
- I428: Other cardiomyopathies
- I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy
Also known as:
- Arrhythmia
- Heart Palpitations
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Fast Heartbeat
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R002: Palpitations
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFpEF
- Ongoing Filling Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Heart Examination
- Pre-Surgery Cardiac Checkup
- Heart Health Assessment (Before Procedure)
- Cardiovascular Clearance Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01810: Encounter for preprocedural cardiovascular examination
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Which procedures does Dr. Bering perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Patrick Bering may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bering's office.
Does Dr. Bering accept my insurance?
Dr. Bering 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. Bering accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Bering 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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bering's office located?
What is Dr. Bering's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bering's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558686097.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bering?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bering
What is Dr. Patrick Bering's specialty?
Dr. Bering is a Cardiologist near Washington, DC. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Bering to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patrick Bering affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bering is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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
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Is Patrick Bering accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Patrick Bering is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patrick Bering offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bering's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patrick Bering?
Please contact Dr. Bering's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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