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Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury, MD

Anesthesiologist

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chowdhury, Anesthesiologist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chowdhury is fluent in English and Bengali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chowdhury’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chowdhury’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Chowdhury speak?

    Dr. Chowdhury and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Bengali
    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chowdhury typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:

    • Tooth Decay
    • Cavities
    • Dental Caries
    • Tooth Rot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K029: Dental caries, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Obesity
    • Obesity in labor
    • Maternal obesity during delivery
    • Weight issues during childbirth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99214: Obesity complicating childbirth

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Fibroids
    • Leiomyoma
    • Fibromyoma
    • Myoma
    • Uterine growth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D259: Leiomyoma of uterus, unspecified

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Chowdhury typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Chowdhury 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. Chowdhury. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Does Dr. Chowdhury accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chowdhury accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chowdhury accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Chowdhury in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chowdhury's office located?

    Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury's Primary Practice

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Mmg Anesthesiology At Mwhc

    110 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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    Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury's Practice 3

    5411 W Cedar Ln

    Bethesda, MD 20814

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    What is Dr. Chowdhury's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chowdhury's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437494531.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chowdhury?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chowdhury

    What is Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury's specialty?

    Dr. Chowdhury is an Anesthesiologist near Silver Spring, MD.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chowdhury is affiliated with Uva Health Culpeper Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Um Charles Regional Medical Center, Suburban 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 Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Raihanahmed Chowdhury?

    Please contact Dr. Chowdhury's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chowdhury's office located?

    Dr. Chowdhury's offices are located in Silver Spring, MD, Washington, DC, and Bethesda, MD.