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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pettit, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Clint Pettit, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He is board certified. Dr. Pettit is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pettit’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pettit’s office at (202) 877-7445.
What languages does Dr. Pettit speak?
Dr. Pettit and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pettit treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Pettit 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. Pettit. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
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:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Which procedures does Dr. Pettit perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by a Dr. Clint Pettit may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pettit's office.
Does Dr. Pettit accept my insurance?
Dr. Pettit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-7445 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pettit accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Pettit in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Riverside Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pettit's office located?
What is Dr. Pettit's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pettit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588921787.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pettit?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pettit
What is Dr. Clint Pettit's specialty?
Dr. Pettit is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Washington, DC. An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Pettit to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Clint Pettit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pettit is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
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Is Clint Pettit accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Clint Pettit is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Clint Pettit offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pettit's office at (202) 877-7445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Clint Pettit?
Please contact Dr. Pettit's office at (202) 877-7445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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