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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hossain, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Afrin Hossain, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hossain is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hossain’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hossain’s office at (301) 754-7000.
What languages does Dr. Hossain speak?
Dr. Hossain and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Hossain typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Hossain 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. Hossain. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Hossain typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Afrin Hossain may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Hossain's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hossain accept my insurance?
Dr. Hossain accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 754-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hossain accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Hossain in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hossain's office located?
Dr. Afrin Hossain's Primary Practice
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(301) 754-7000
What is Dr. Hossain's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hossain's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033452651.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hossain?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hossain
What is Dr. Afrin Hossain's specialty?
Dr. Hossain is a Internist near Silver Spring, MD.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Afrin Hossain affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hossain is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, The Johns Hopkins Hospital 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
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Is Afrin Hossain accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Afrin Hossain is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Afrin Hossain offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hossain's office at (301) 754-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Afrin Hossain?
Please contact Dr. Hossain's office at (301) 754-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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