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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Waris, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Mohammad Waris, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Waris is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Waris’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Waris’s office at (202) 346-3000.
What languages does Dr. Waris speak?
Dr. Waris and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Waris treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Waris 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. Waris. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Which procedures does Dr. Waris perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Mohammad Waris may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Waris' office.
Does Dr. Waris accept my insurance?
Dr. Waris accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 346-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Waris accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Waris in Washington, DC 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 Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Waris' office located?
What is Dr. Waris's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Waris's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427373638.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Waris?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Waris
What is Dr. Mohammad Waris's specialty?
Dr. Waris is a Hospitalist near Washington, DC. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Waris to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Mohammad Waris affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Waris is affiliated with Meritus Health which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Mohammad Waris accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Mohammad Waris is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Mohammad Waris offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Waris's office at (202) 346-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Mohammad Waris?
Please contact Dr. Waris's office at (202) 346-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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