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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. De Shields, Internist in Kensington, MD?
Dr. Jonathan De Shields, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Kensington, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. De Shields is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. De Shields’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. De Shields’s office at (301) 297-1003.
What languages does Dr. De Shields speak?
Dr. De Shields and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. De Shields typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. De Shields 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. De Shields. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Unsteadiness on Feet
- Walking Problems
- Feeling Unsteady
- Balance Problems
- Dizziness While Standing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
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:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. De Shields typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Jonathan De Shields may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. De Shields' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. De Shields accept my insurance?
Dr. De Shields accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 297-1003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. De Shields accept in Kensington, MD?
Dr. De Shields in Kensington, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Humana
Johns Hopkins Health System
Medicare
Oscar Health
Spectrum / Priority Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. De Shields' office located?
Dr. Jonathan De Shields' Primary Practice
10810 Connecticut Ave
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 297-1003
What is Dr. De Shields's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. De Shields's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043717424.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. De Shields?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. De Shields
What is Dr. Jonathan De Shields's specialty?
Dr. De Shields is a Internist near Kensington, 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. Jonathan De Shields affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. De Shields is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, University Of Maryland Shore Medical Center At Easton, Phoebe Sumter 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 Jonathan De Shields accepting new patients in Kensington, MD?
Yes, Dr. Jonathan De Shields is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jonathan De Shields offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. De Shields's office at (301) 297-1003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Jonathan De Shields?
Please contact Dr. De Shields's office at (301) 297-1003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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