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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Blanton, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Gregory Blanton, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blanton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blanton’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blanton’s office at (202) 537-4080.
What languages does Dr. Blanton speak?
Dr. Blanton and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blanton typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Blanton 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. Blanton. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Neck Muscle Strain
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled neck muscle
- Cervical strain
- Neck soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S161XXA: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon at neck level, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Strain of Lower Back Muscles, Fascia, and Tendons
- Sprains and Strains
- Pulled lower back muscle
- Lumbar muscle strain
- Back tendon strain
- Lower back soft tissue strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- S39012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of lower back, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Blanton typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Gregory Blanton may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Blanton's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Blanton accept my insurance?
Dr. Blanton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 537-4080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Blanton accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Blanton in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
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Where is Dr. Blanton's office located?
Dr. Gregory Blanton's Primary Practice
5255 Loughboro Rd NW Bldg B
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-4080
What hospitals are Dr. Blanton affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Blanton has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center,Arlington, VA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center,Arlington, VA
Ranked in 3 Specialties
Ranked in 4 Procedures
Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring,Silver Spring, MD
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring,Silver Spring, MD
Gold Standard Top Hospital
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center,Lanham, MDRanked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center,Lanham, MD
Ranked Cancer Surgery
Ranked Mastectomy
Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center,Shreveport, LARanked Urologic Surgery
Ranked Prostate Surgery
Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center,Shreveport, LA
Ranked Urologic Surgery
Ranked Prostate Surgery
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DCRanked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Medstar Washington Hospital Center,Washington, DC
Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 8 Procedures
Sibley Memorial Hospital,Washington, DC
Sibley Memorial Hospital,Washington, DC
What is Dr. Blanton's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Blanton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689992760.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blanton?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Blanton
What is Dr. Gregory Blanton's specialty?
Dr. Blanton is an Emergency Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is Dr. Gregory Blanton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Blanton is affiliated with Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Ochsner Lsu Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Medstar Washington 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
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Is Dr. Gregory Blanton accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Gregory Blanton is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Gregory Blanton offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Blanton's office at (202) 537-4080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gregory Blanton?
Please contact Dr. Blanton's office at (202) 537-4080 to schedule an appointment.
Where is Dr. Blanton's office located?
Dr. Blanton's offices are located in Washington, DC, Largo, MD, and Cheverly, MD.
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