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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sidhu, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nilofer Sidhu, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Sidhu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sidhu’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sidhu’s office at (773) 878-8200.
What languages does Dr. Sidhu speak?
Dr. Sidhu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sidhu treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sidhu 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. Sidhu. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Lab Tests
- Pre-op blood work
- Lab tests before surgery
- Pre-treatment lab assessment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01812: Encounter for preprocedural laboratory examination
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 Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Genitourinary System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-urinary tract surgery care
- Reproductive organ surgery aftercare
- Kidney surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48816: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the genitourinary system
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Which procedures does Dr. Sidhu perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Nilofer Sidhu may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sidhu's office.
Does Dr. Sidhu accept my insurance?
Dr. Sidhu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (773) 878-8200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sidhu accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Sidhu in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sidhu's office located?
Dr. Nilofer Sidhu's Primary Practice
3301 New Mexico Ave NW
Washington, DC 20016
(773) 878-8200
What is Dr. Sidhu's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sidhu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144714528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sidhu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sidhu
What is Dr. Nilofer Sidhu's specialty?
Dr. Sidhu 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. Sidhu to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Nilofer Sidhu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sidhu is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Medstar Washington Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Nilofer Sidhu accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Nilofer Sidhu is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nilofer Sidhu offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (773) 878-8200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nilofer Sidhu?
Please contact Dr. Sidhu's office at (773) 878-8200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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