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Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani, MD

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nakrani, Internist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Nakrani graduated from Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research and completed his residency at St Barnabas Hospital Program. Dr. Nakrani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakrani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakrani’s office at (240) 826-6000.

    Where did Dr. Nakrani go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Barnabas Hospital Program

    • Medical School: Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education and Research

    What languages does Dr. Nakrani speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nakrani treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nakrani 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. Nakrani. 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:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    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:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
    • Heart Attack
    • Myocardial Infarction
    • Non-STEMI
    • Less Severe Heart Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    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:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blood Infection
    • Sepsis
    • Bacteremia
    • Bacteria in blood
    • Bloodstream infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7881: Bacteremia

    Which procedures does Dr. Nakrani perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nakrani accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nakrani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 826-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • State of West Virginia

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    Where is Dr. Nakrani's office located?

    Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani's Primary Practice

    9901 Medical Center Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (240) 826-6000

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    Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani's Practice 2

    7600 Carroll Ave

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

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    Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani's Practice 3

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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

    Dr. Nakrani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861786832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakrani?

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

    What is Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani's specialty?

    Dr. Nakrani is a Internist near Rockville, MD.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Nakrani to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nakrani is affiliated with Meritus Health 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

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    Is Prakash Kumar Nakrani accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prakash Kumar Nakrani offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nakrani's office at (240) 826-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prakash Kumar Nakrani?

    Please contact Dr. Nakrani's office at (240) 826-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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