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Dr. Lorean Nwosu

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nwosu, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Lorean Nwosu is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Nwosu is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nwosu’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nwosu’s office at (301) 754-7000.

    What languages does Dr. Nwosu speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nwosu treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Nwosu 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. Nwosu. 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute 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:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    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:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • High White Blood Cell Count
    • Blood Disorder
    • Leukocytosis
    • Elevated leukocyte count
    • High WBC count

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia

    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

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure

    Which procedures does Dr. Nwosu perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Lorean Nwosu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Nwosu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nwosu 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. Nwosu accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Nwosu in Silver Spring, MD 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)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nwosu's office located?

    Dr. Lorean Nwosu's Primary Practice

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

    (301) 754-7000

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    Dr. Lorean Nwosu's Practice 2

    11711 Livingston Rd

    Fort Washington, MD 20744

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    Dr. Lorean Nwosu's Practice 3

    400 W 7th St

    Frederick, MD 21701

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

    Dr. Nwosu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275953242.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nwosu?

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

    What is Dr. Lorean Nwosu's specialty?

    Dr. Nwosu is a Internist near Silver Spring, 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. Nwosu to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lorean Nwosu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nwosu is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Lorean Nwosu accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Lorean Nwosu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lorean Nwosu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nwosu's office at (301) 754-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lorean Nwosu?

    Please contact Dr. Nwosu's office at (301) 754-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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