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Who is Dr. Slocum, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jamar Slocum, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Slocum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Slocum’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Slocum’s office at (202) 574-5323.
What languages does Dr. Slocum speak?
Dr. Slocum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Slocum treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Slocum 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. Slocum. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Urgency
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
- High Blood Pressure Urgency
- Urgent High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
- I160: Hypertensive urgency
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
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:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
- DKA in Type 2 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1110: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Low Potassium
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hypokalemia
- Potassium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E876: Hypokalemia
Also known as:
- Adult Failure to Thrive
- Geriatric Failure to Thrive
- Unexplained Decline in Adults
- Wasting Syndrome in Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- R627: Adult failure to thrive
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
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
Which procedures does Dr. Slocum perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Jamar Slocum may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Slocum's office.
Does Dr. Slocum accept my insurance?
Dr. Slocum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 574-5323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Slocum accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Slocum 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 Nebraska
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Slocum's office located?
Dr. Jamar Slocum's Primary Practice
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 574-5323
What is Dr. Slocum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Slocum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396126819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Slocum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Slocum
What is Dr. Jamar Slocum's specialty?
Dr. Slocum 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. Slocum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jamar Slocum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Slocum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?
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Is Jamar Slocum accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Jamar Slocum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jamar Slocum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Slocum's office at (202) 574-5323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jamar Slocum?
Please contact Dr. Slocum's office at (202) 574-5323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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