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Who is Dr. Kessous, Family Medicine Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Efraim Kessous, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Kessous is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kessous’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kessous’s office at (301) 208-2273.
Is Dr. Kessous board certified in Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Efraim Kessous, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Kessous speak?
Dr. Kessous and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kessous treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kessous 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. Kessous. 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sleep Apnea
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Viral Infection Exposure
- Viral Infection
- Viral Disease Contact
- Suspected Viral Infection
- Exposure to Viruses
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases
Also known as:
- Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
- Other biohazard exposure cleared
- No other biological agent exposure found
- Other bioweapon exposure ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Kessous perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Efraim Kessous may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kessous' office.
Does Dr. Kessous accept my insurance?
Dr. Kessous accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 208-2273 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kessous accept in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Kessous in Gaithersburg, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Partners Plans
Medicare
MedStar Health
State of Colorado
State of Tennessee
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kessous' office located?
Dr. Efraim Kessous' Primary Practice
800 S Frederick Ave Ste 110
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(301) 208-2273
Ratings & Reviews
5.0
Overall rating
Based on 2 reviews
Office Experience
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Attentiveness
100% of patients felt that their time spent with the doctor was meaningful and impactful and that any follow ups were addressed quickly
Wait Times
70% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Appointment Booking
100% of patients found it easy to book an appointment
Patients give Dr. Efraim Kessous an Excellent overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Kessous has been rated and reviewed by 2 patients. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Kessous, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
Read Patient ReviewsWhat is Dr. Kessous's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kessous's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699983858.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kessous?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kessous
What is Dr. Efraim Kessous's specialty?
Dr. Kessous is a Family Medicine Specialist near Gaithersburg, MD. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Kessous to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Efraim Kessous affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kessous is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Holy Cross Germantown Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Efraim Kessous accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?
Yes, Dr. Efraim Kessous is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Efraim Kessous offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kessous's office at (301) 208-2273 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Efraim Kessous?
Please contact Dr. Kessous's office at (301) 208-2273 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Efraim Kessous have?
Dr. Efraim Kessous is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
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