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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ghazzawi, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Ghazzawi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ghazzawi’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ghazzawi’s office at (202) 574-5323.
What languages does Dr. Ghazzawi speak?
Dr. Ghazzawi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Ghazzawi treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Ghazzawi 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. Ghazzawi. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
- Renal Failure
- Kidney Shutdown
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
- N19: Unspecified kidney failure
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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
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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- High Blood Pressure Emergency
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Emergency
- Very High Blood Pressure Emergency
- Acute Hypertensive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I161: Hypertensive emergency
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Also known as:
- Fluid Overload
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Excess Fluid
- Water Retention
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Ghazzawi perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Ghazzawi's office.
Does Dr. Ghazzawi accept my insurance?
Dr. Ghazzawi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 574-5323 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ghazzawi accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Ghazzawi in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
RiverSpring Health
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Ghazzawi's office located?
Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi's Primary Practice
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 574-5323
What is Dr. Ghazzawi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ghazzawi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184075756.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ghazzawi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ghazzawi
What is Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi's specialty?
Dr. Ghazzawi 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. Ghazzawi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ghazzawi is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital 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 Ziad Ghazzawi accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ziad Ghazzawi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ghazzawi's office at (202) 574-5323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ziad Ghazzawi?
Please contact Dr. Ghazzawi's office at (202) 574-5323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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