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44 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Karesh, Internist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Charles Karesh, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Karesh graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine and completed his residency at Franklin Square Hosp Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Karesh is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karesh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karesh’s office at (301) 869-9776.
Where did Dr. Karesh go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Franklin Square Hosp Ctr, Family Medicine | Franklin Square Hospital Center | MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Program
Medical School: Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc | Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Is Dr. Karesh board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Charles Karesh, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Karesh speak?
Dr. Karesh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Karesh typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Karesh 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. Karesh. 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:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD
- Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Karesh typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Karesh performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Karesh. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Karesh accept my insurance?
Dr. Karesh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 869-9776 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Karesh accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Karesh in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Karesh's office located?
Dr. Charles Karesh's Primary Practice
20410 Observation Dr Ste 210
Germantown, MD 20876
(301) 869-9776
What is Dr. Karesh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Karesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497881619.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karesh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Karesh
What is Dr. Charles Karesh's specialty?
Dr. Karesh is a Internist near Germantown, MD.
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. Charles Karesh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Karesh is affiliated with Frederick Health 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
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Is Charles Karesh accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Charles Karesh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Charles Karesh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Karesh's office at (301) 869-9776 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Charles Karesh?
Please contact Dr. Karesh's office at (301) 869-9776 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Charles Karesh have?
Dr. Charles Karesh is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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