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Dr. Peter Bluvas, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bluvas, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Peter Bluvas, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Bluvas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bluvas’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bluvas’s office at (406) 324-2242.

    What languages does Dr. Bluvas speak?

    Dr. Bluvas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bluvas treat?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bluvas 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. Bluvas. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath
    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Sinusitis
    • Sinusitis
    • Chronic sinus infection
    • Long-term sinus problems
    • Persistent sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    What procedures does Dr. Bluvas perform?

    As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Bluvas 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. Bluvas. 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:

    • Abscess Drainage
    • Abscess
    • Incision and Drainage (I&D)
    • Boil Lancing
    • Cyst Drainage
    • Skin Abscess Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); simple or single

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static

    Does Dr. Bluvas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bluvas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 324-2242 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bluvas accept in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Bluvas 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

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Bluvas' office located?

    Dr. Peter Bluvas' Primary Practice

    655 Watkins Mill Rd

    Gaithersburg, MD 20879

    (406) 324-2242

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    Dr. Peter Bluvas' Practice 2

    1221 Mercantile Ln

    Largo, MD 20774

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    Dr. Peter Bluvas' Practice 3

    12255 Fair Lakes Pkwy

    Fairfax, VA 22033

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

    Dr. Bluvas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013150606.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bluvas?

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

    What is Dr. Peter Bluvas's specialty?

    Dr. Bluvas is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Gaithersburg, MD. An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries. Contact Dr. Bluvas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Peter Bluvas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bluvas is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Suburban Hospital, UM Capital Region Medical Center 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 Emergency Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Peter Bluvas accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Peter Bluvas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Peter Bluvas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bluvas's office at (406) 324-2242 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Peter Bluvas?

    Please contact Dr. Bluvas's office at (406) 324-2242 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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