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Dr. Raj Ghimire, MD

Ephrata, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ghimire, Hospitalist in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. Raj Ghimire, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Ephrata, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ghimire is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghimire’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghimire’s office at (703) 717-4400.

    What languages does Dr. Ghimire speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ghimire typically treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ghimire 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. Ghimire. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4189: Other specified sepsis

    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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Ghimire typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Raj Ghimire may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ghimire's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ghimire accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ghimire accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 717-4400 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ghimire accept in Ephrata, PA?

    Dr. Ghimire in Ephrata, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Independence Health Group

    • Medicare

    • Mpsers

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Ghimire's office located?

    Dr. Raj Ghimire's Primary Practice

    169 Martin Ave

    Ephrata, PA 17522

    (703) 717-4400

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    Dr. Raj Ghimire's Practice 2

    7600 Central Ave

    Philadelphia, PA 19111

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    Dr. Raj Ghimire's Practice 3

    1500 Lansdowne Ave

    Darby, PA 19023

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

    Dr. Ghimire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669605416.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghimire?

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

    What is Dr. Raj Ghimire's specialty?

    Dr. Ghimire is a Hospitalist near Ephrata, PA.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Raj Ghimire affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ghimire is affiliated with Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital, Wellspan York 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore 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 Raj Ghimire accepting new patients in Ephrata, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Raj Ghimire is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Raj Ghimire offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ghimire's office at (703) 717-4400 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Raj Ghimire?

    Please contact Dr. Ghimire's office at (703) 717-4400 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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