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Dr. Carolyn Wakeman, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wakeman, Family Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Carolyn Wakeman, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Wakeman is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wakeman’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wakeman’s office at (202) 483-8196.

    What languages does Dr. Wakeman speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Wakeman treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Wakeman 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. Wakeman. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    Also known as:

    • Opioid Dependence
    • Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
    • Prescription Drug Misuse
    • Opioid addiction
    • Opioid use disorder
    • OUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F1120: Opioid dependence, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
    • Special Medical Visits
    • Unusual Doctor Appointments
    • Healthcare for Unique Situations

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Intestinal Infection
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Bacterial Gut Infection
    • Bacterial Enteritis
    • Bacterial Gastroenteritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A048: Other specified bacterial intestinal infections

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Which procedures does Dr. Wakeman perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Carolyn Wakeman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Wakeman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wakeman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 483-8196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wakeman accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Wakeman 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Services for Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wakeman's office located?

    Dr. Carolyn Wakeman's Primary Practice

    100 Gallatin St NE

    Washington, DC 20011

    (202) 483-8196

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    Dr. Carolyn Wakeman's Practice 2

    3912 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20011

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    Dr. Carolyn Wakeman's Practice 3

    2333 Ontario Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20009

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

    Dr. Wakeman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710305230.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wakeman?

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

    What is Dr. Carolyn Wakeman's specialty?

    Dr. Wakeman is a Family Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Wakeman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carolyn Wakeman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wakeman is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Family Medicine Specialist 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 Carolyn Wakeman accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Carolyn Wakeman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carolyn Wakeman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wakeman's office at (202) 483-8196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carolyn Wakeman?

    Please contact Dr. Wakeman's office at (202) 483-8196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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