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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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) 865-6100.
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:
- High Potassium
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Potassium
- Hyperkalemia
- Excess Potassium
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E875: Hyperkalemia
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
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:
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle Breakdown
- Acute Muscle Injury
- Myoglobinuria
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6282: Rhabdomyolysis
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Which procedures does Dr. Bancheno perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by 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) 865-6100 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
Bay Bridge Administrators
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
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 Ste 3400
Washington, DC 20060
(202) 865-6100
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?
Yes, Dr. Bancheno is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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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) 865-6100 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) 865-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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