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Dr. Paul Pickmans, MD

Hospitalist

Washington, DC

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 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 a Hospitalist like Dr. Pickmans typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Pickmans typically perform?

    As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. Paul Pickmans may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pickmans' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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

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    What is Dr. Pickmans's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Hospitalist do?

    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.

    Is 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

    When to see a Hospitalist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Hospitalist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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' office at (202) 574-5323 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Pickmans?

    Please contact Dr. Pickmans' office at (202) 574-5323 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pickmans' office located?

    Dr. Pickmans' office is located in Washington, DC.