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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 (240) 632-4000.
What languages does Dr. Bluvas speak?
Dr. Bluvas and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bluvas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Diarrhea
- Loose stools
- Runny poop
- Frequent bowel movements
ICD-10 Codes:
- R197: Diarrhea, unspecified
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Bluvas typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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 (240) 632-4000 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
Kaiser Permanente
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Where is Dr. Bluvas' office located?
Dr. Peter Bluvas' Primary Practice
655 Watkins Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
(240) 632-4000
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.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
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.
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, 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 (240) 632-4000 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 (240) 632-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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