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Dr. Stephanie Cardella, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cardella, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Stephanie Cardella, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Cardella is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cardella’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. Cardella’s office at (202) 444-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Cardella speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Cardella treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Cardella 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. Cardella. 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:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
    • Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Toxic brain damage
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy
    • Toxic encephalopathy
    • Brain damage from toxins
    • Drug-induced brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
    • G928: Other toxic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    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:

    • 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Acute Pancreatitis
    • Pancreatitis
    • Sudden Pancreas Inflammation
    • Acute Pancreas Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8590: Acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Cardella perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Cardella may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cardella's office.

    Does Dr. Cardella accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cardella accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cardella accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Cardella 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cardella's office located?

    Dr. Stephanie Cardella's Primary Practice

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

    (202) 444-2000

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

    Dr. Cardella's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164713327.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cardella?

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

    What is Dr. Stephanie Cardella's specialty?

    Dr. Cardella is a Hospitalist near Washington, DC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Cardella to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Stephanie Cardella affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cardella is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, 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

    Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?

    Explore Hospitalist with 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 Stephanie Cardella accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Stephanie Cardella is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephanie Cardella offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cardella's office at (202) 444-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Cardella?

    Please contact Dr. Cardella's office at (202) 444-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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