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Dr. Ghassan Hatoum, MD

La Plata, MD

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hatoum, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in La Plata, MD?

    Dr. Ghassan Hatoum, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in La Plata, MD. He has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Hatoum graduated from University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine and completed his residency at Union Mem Hosp, General Surgery. Dr. Hatoum is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hatoum’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hatoum’s office at (301) 934-2299.

    Where did Dr. Hatoum go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Union Mem Hosp, General Surgery | Union Memorial Hospital Program

    • Medical School: University Of Cairo- Fac Of Med- Cairo- Egypt | University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hatoum speak?

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

    • Arabic

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hatoum treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Hatoum 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. Hatoum. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia

    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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Testicular Hypofunction
    • Testicular Disorder
    • Underactive Testicles
    • Low Testicular Function
    • Hypogonadism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E291: Testicular hypofunction

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • High blood glucose
    • Low blood glucose
    • Glucose intolerance

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7309: Other abnormal glucose

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Which procedures does Dr. Hatoum perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Ghassan Hatoum may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hatoum accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hatoum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 934-2299 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hatoum accept in La Plata, MD?

    Dr. Hatoum in La Plata, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hatoum's office located?

    Dr. Ghassan Hatoum's Primary Practice

    6620 Crain Hwy Ste 104

    La Plata, MD 20646

    (301) 934-2299

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

    Dr. Hatoum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730226440.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hatoum?

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

    What is Dr. Ghassan Hatoum's specialty?

    Dr. Hatoum is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near La Plata, MD. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Hatoum to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ghassan Hatoum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hatoum is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, CalvertHealth 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

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    Is Ghassan Hatoum accepting new patients in La Plata, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ghassan Hatoum is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ghassan Hatoum offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hatoum's office at (301) 934-2299 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ghassan Hatoum?

    Please contact Dr. Hatoum's office at (301) 934-2299 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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