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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pickmans, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Paul Pickmans, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Pickmans is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pickmans’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pickmans’s office at (202) 574-5323.
What languages does Dr. Pickmans speak?
Dr. Pickmans and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pickmans treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Pickmans 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. Pickmans. 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:
- 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
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:
- 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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
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
Which procedures does Dr. Pickmans perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Pickmans may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pickmans' office.
Does Dr. Pickmans accept my insurance?
Dr. Pickmans 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. Pickmans accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Pickmans in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pickmans' office located?
Dr. Paul Pickmans' Primary Practice
1310 Southern Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
(202) 574-5323
What is Dr. Pickmans's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pickmans's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821520255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pickmans?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pickmans
What is Dr. Paul Pickmans's specialty?
Dr. Pickmans 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. Pickmans to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Pickmans affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pickmans is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Paul Pickmans accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Paul Pickmans is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Paul Pickmans offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pickmans's office at (202) 574-5323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Paul Pickmans?
Please contact Dr. Pickmans's office at (202) 574-5323 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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