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Who is Dr. Gehani, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Shalini Gehani is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gehani is fluent in English, Armenian, and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gehani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gehani’s office at (202) 574-5700.
What languages does Dr. Gehani speak?
Dr. Gehani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Armenian
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Gehani treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gehani 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. Gehani. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
Also known as:
- Having a Tracheostomy
- Tracheal Disorder
- Trach tube
- Tracheotomy
- Tracheal opening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z930: Tracheostomy status
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Which procedures does Dr. Gehani perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shalini Gehani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gehani's office.
Does Dr. Gehani accept my insurance?
Dr. Gehani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 574-5700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gehani accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Gehani in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CommuniCare Advantage
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Gehani's office located?
Dr. Shalini Gehani's Primary Practice
4601 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 574-5700
What is Dr. Gehani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gehani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164970281.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gehani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gehani
What is Dr. Shalini Gehani's specialty?
Dr. Gehani is a Internist near Washington, DC.
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. Gehani to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shalini Gehani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Gehani is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Shalini Gehani accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Shalini Gehani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shalini Gehani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gehani's office at (202) 574-5700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shalini Gehani?
Please contact Dr. Gehani's office at (202) 574-5700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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