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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. 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 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 a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Hatoum typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) like Dr. Hatoum typically perform?
As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by Dr. Ghassan Hatoum may include:
Please contact Dr. Hatoum's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
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.
What does a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) do?
A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions.
Is this Dr. Ghassan Hatoum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hatoum is affiliated with Medstar St. Mary's 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
When to see a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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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