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Who is Dr. Dave, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Amar Dave, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Dave is fluent in English and Gujarati, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dave’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dave’s office at (202) 419-6200.
What languages does Dr. Dave speak?
Dr. Dave and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Gujarati
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dave typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dave 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. Dave. 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.
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, 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:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dave typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Amar Dave 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
Please contact Dr. Dave's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Dave accept my insurance?
Dr. Dave accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 419-6200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dave accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Dave in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
Mutual of Omaha
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dave's office located?
What is Dr. Dave's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dave's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811239122.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dave?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dave
What is Dr. Amar Dave's specialty?
Dr. Dave is a Internist near Washington, DC.
What does an Internist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Amar Dave affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dave is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Medstar Union Memorial 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Amar Dave accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Amar Dave is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amar Dave offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dave's office at (202) 419-6200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amar Dave?
Please contact Dr. Dave's office at (202) 419-6200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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