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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Poon, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Rita Poon, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. She is board certified. Dr. Poon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Poon’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Poon’s office at (202) 295-0547.
What languages does Dr. Poon speak?
Dr. Poon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Poon treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Poon 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. Poon. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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:
- 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 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
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
Which procedures does Dr. Poon perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rita Poon may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Poon's office.
Does Dr. Poon accept my insurance?
Dr. Poon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 295-0547 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Poon accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Poon 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
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Poon's office located?
Dr. Rita Poon's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 295-0547
What is Dr. Poon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Poon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801277504.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Poon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Poon
What is Dr. Rita Poon's specialty?
Dr. Poon 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. Poon to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rita Poon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Poon is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Rita Poon accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Rita Poon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Poon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Poon's office at (202) 295-0547 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Poon?
Please contact Dr. Poon's office at (202) 295-0547 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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