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Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno, MD

Washington, DC

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    Who is Dr. Bancheno, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Bancheno is fluent in English, Samaritan Aramaic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bancheno’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bancheno’s office at (202) 865-6699.

    What languages does Dr. Bancheno speak?

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

    • English

    • Samaritan Aramaic

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Bancheno treat?

    As a Hospitalist, Dr. Bancheno 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. Bancheno. 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
    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COPD Flare-Up
    • COPD
    • COPD Exacerbation
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
    • Worsening COPD
    • COPD Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Brain disease (encephalopathy)
    • Brain Disease
    • Brain disorder
    • Brain dysfunction
    • Encephalopathy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Changes in Mental State
    • Mental Disorder
    • Confusion
    • Disorientation
    • Changes in awareness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Kidney Failure
    • Kidney Failure
    • Acute Renal Failure
    • Sudden Kidney Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Potassium
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Potassium
    • Hyperkalemia
    • Excess Potassium

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E875: Hyperkalemia

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Pulmonary Embolism
    • Blood clot in lung
    • Lung embolism
    • PE

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale

    Also known as:

    • Metabolic Brain Disorder
    • Brain Disease
    • Metabolic Encephalopathy
    • Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Kidney Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bancheno perform as a Hospitalist?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno may include:

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

    Does Dr. Bancheno accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bancheno accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 865-6699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Bancheno in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hennepin Health Plan (MN)

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bancheno's office located?

    Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno's Primary Practice

    2041 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20060

    (202) 865-6699

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    Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno's Practice 2

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno's Practice 3

    11711 Livingston Rd

    Fort Washington, MD 20744

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

    Dr. Bancheno's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023421427.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bancheno?

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

    What is Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno's specialty?

    Dr. Bancheno is a Hospitalist near Washington, DC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Bancheno to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Bancheno is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Wouhabe Bancheno accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wouhabe Bancheno offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bancheno's office at (202) 865-6699 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Wouhabe Bancheno?

    Please contact Dr. Bancheno's office at (202) 865-6699 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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