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Dr. Ghulam Abbas, MD

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abbas, Family Medicine Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Ghulam Abbas, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Abbas is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abbas’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abbas’s office at (202) 865-3290.

    What languages does Dr. Abbas speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Abbas treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Other Types of Obesity
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity
    • Unspecified Obesity
    • Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
    • Secondary Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight
    • E668: Other obesity

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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 Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Insomnia
    • Sleeplessness
    • Trouble sleeping
    • Chronic insomnia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4700: Insomnia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Abbas perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abbas 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. Abbas. 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:

    • Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
    • Impacted earwax removal
    • Ear lavage
    • Ear syringing

    CPT Codes:

    • 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral

    Does Dr. Abbas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abbas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-3290 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Abbas accept in Rockville, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Indiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Abbas' office located?

    Dr. Ghulam Abbas' Primary Practice

    15245 Shady Grove Rd Ste 150

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (202) 865-3290

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    Dr. Ghulam Abbas' Practice 2

    1920 L St NW Ste 350

    Washington, DC 20036

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    Dr. Ghulam Abbas' Practice 3

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

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

    Dr. Abbas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427379049.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abbas?

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

    What is Dr. Ghulam Abbas's specialty?

    Dr. Abbas is a Family Medicine Specialist near Rockville, MD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Abbas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghulam Abbas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abbas is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical 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 Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Ghulam Abbas accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ghulam Abbas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghulam Abbas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (202) 865-3290 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghulam Abbas?

    Please contact Dr. Abbas's office at (202) 865-3290 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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