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Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson, MD

Falls Church, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Koroma-Nelson, Geriatric Medicine Specialist in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson, MD is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Falls Church, VA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Koroma-Nelson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Koroma-Nelson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Koroma-Nelson’s office at (703) 717-7100.

    What languages does Dr. Koroma-Nelson speak?

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Koroma-Nelson treat?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Koroma-Nelson 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. Koroma-Nelson. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Parkinsonism
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's Syndrome
    • Atypical Parkinsonism
    • Secondary Parkinsonism
    • PD
    • Shaking Palsy
    • Paralysis Agitans

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
    • G20: Parkinson's disease

    Also known as:

    • Unsteadiness on Feet
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Generalized Osteoarthritis
    • Multiple Joint Arthritis
    • Polyarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M159: Polyosteoarthritis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Dementia
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Koroma-Nelson perform?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Koroma-Nelson performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Koroma-Nelson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Function Test
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Does Dr. Koroma-Nelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 717-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Koroma-Nelson accept in Falls Church, VA?

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson in Falls Church, 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • HealthComp

    • Medicare

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Koroma-Nelson's office located?

    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's Primary Practice

    3440 S Jefferson St

    Falls Church, VA 22041

    (703) 717-7100

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    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's Practice 2

    20522 Falcons Landing Cir

    Potomac Falls, VA 20165

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    What is Dr. Koroma-Nelson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568756070.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Koroma-Nelson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Koroma-Nelson

    What is Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's specialty?

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson is a Geriatric Medicine Specialist near Falls Church, VA. An internist or family medicine physician with expertise in the aging process and specialized skills in diagnosing, treating, preventing, and managing illnesses in the elderly. This specialist provides care for geriatric patients in various settings, including the home, office, nursing homes, and hospitals. Contact Dr. Koroma-Nelson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Koroma-Nelson is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Inova Loudoun 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 Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Geriatric Medicine Specialist with 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 Mariatu Koroma-Nelson accepting new patients in Falls Church, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Koroma-Nelson's office at (703) 717-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Mariatu Koroma-Nelson?

    Please contact Dr. Koroma-Nelson's office at (703) 717-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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