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Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson, MD

Falls Church, VA

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    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 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. 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.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Feeling Unsteady
    • Balance Problems
    • Dizziness While Standing
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2681: Unsteadiness on feet
    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    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:

    • History of Falls
    • Repeated Falls
    • Falls
    • Previous falls
    • Recurrent falls
    • Risk of falling
    • Frequent Falling
    • Recurrent Falls
    • Balance Problems Leading to Falls

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9181: History of falling
    • R296: Repeated falls

    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

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    Also known as:

    • Lymphedema
    • Lymphatic Swelling
    • Fluid Retention in Limbs
    • Chronic Swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I890: Lymphedema, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Loss of strength
    • Fatigue
    • Muscle fatigue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R531: Weakness

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Koroma-Nelson perform as a Geriatric Medicine Specialist?

    As a Geriatric Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson may include:

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    Does Dr. Koroma-Nelson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Koroma-Nelson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at 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

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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

    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's Primary Practice

    3440 S Jefferson St # M

    Falls Church, VA 22041

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    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's Practice 2

    6311 Richmond Hwy

    Alexandria, VA 22306

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    Dr. Mariatu Koroma-Nelson's Practice 3

    601 Potomac Station Dr NE

    Leesburg, VA 20176

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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?

    No, Koroma-Nelson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    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 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 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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