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Dr. Kristen Mcelreath, MD
Alexandria, VA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Mcelreath, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Kristen Mcelreath, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Mcelreath is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mcelreath’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcelreath’s office at (703) 504-3000.
What languages does Dr. Mcelreath speak?
Dr. Mcelreath and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mcelreath treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Mcelreath 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. Mcelreath. 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:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
Also known as:
- Brain Blood Vessel Disease
- Brain Disease
- Cerebrovascular Disorder
- Brain Circulation Problem
- Brain Vascular Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I679: Cerebrovascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Pulmonary cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Drug-Induced Constipation
- Constipation
- Drug Reactions
- Medication-Caused Constipation
- Opioid-Induced Constipation
- Constipation from Drugs
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5903: Drug induced constipation
Also known as:
- Cancer pain
- Cancer--Living with Cancer
- Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Pain (PDQ)
- Pain from cancer
- Tumor pain
- Neoplasm pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Malignant Pancreatic Tumor
- Pancreatic Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C259: Malignant neoplasm of pancreas, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Multiple Myeloma
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
- Active multiple myeloma
- Untreated multiple myeloma
- Plasma cell myeloma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Neuroendocrine Tumor
- Cancer
- Endocrine Disease
- Malignant NET
- Neuroendocrine Cancer
- NET Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7A8: Other malignant neuroendocrine tumors
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
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:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Secondary Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Metastatic bone cancer
- Cancer spread to bone
- Bone metastases
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7951: Secondary malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
- Cancer of the ovary
- Ovarian carcinoma
- Female reproductive cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
Which procedures does Dr. Mcelreath perform as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Kristen Mcelreath may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mcelreath's office.
Does Dr. Mcelreath accept my insurance?
Dr. Mcelreath accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 504-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mcelreath accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Mcelreath in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
California Foundation for Medical Care
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
Citizens Rx
Medicare
Molina
Spectrum / Priority Health
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mcelreath's office located?
Dr. Kristen Mcelreath's Primary Practice
4320 Seminary Rd
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 504-3000
What is Dr. Mcelreath's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mcelreath's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073033775.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcelreath?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mcelreath
What is Dr. Kristen Mcelreath's specialty?
Dr. Mcelreath is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Family Medicine Specialist near Alexandria, VA. A family medicine physician with specialized knowledge and skills is responsible to prevent and alleviate the suffering of patients suffering from life-limiting illnesses. They collaborate with interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team in order to enhance quality of life. They also address physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of both patients and their families throughout the disease journey, the dying process, and beyond. This expert is proficient in assessing patients with advanced illnesses, alleviating distressing symptoms, coordinating patient- and family-centered care across various settings, utilizing specialized care systems such as hospice, managing patients who are nearing the end of life, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care. Contact Dr. Mcelreath to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Kristen Mcelreath affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Mcelreath is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Chelsea Hospital, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, Corewell Health William Beaumont University 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
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Is Kristen Mcelreath accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kristen Mcelreath is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kristen Mcelreath offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mcelreath's office at (703) 504-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kristen Mcelreath?
Please contact Dr. Mcelreath's office at (703) 504-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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