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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Malla, Neurologist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Prerna Malla is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Malla is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Malla’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Malla’s office at (202) 877-6435.
What languages does Dr. Malla speak?
Dr. Malla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Malla treat?
As a Neurologist, Dr. Malla 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. Malla. 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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Simple Partial Seizures
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
- Focal Aware Seizures
- Aura Seizures
- Symptomatic Partial Seizures
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
- G40109: Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with simple partial seizures, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Memory Loss
- Memory
- Amnesia
- Forgetfulness
- Loss of Recall
ICD-10 Codes:
- R413: Other amnesia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- Migraine
- Migraine Without Aura
- Chronic Migraine without Aura
- Migraine headache
- Severe headache
- Vascular headache
- Common migraine
- Migraine without warning signs
- Pulsating headache
- Transformed migraine
- Daily chronic headache
- Persistent migraine
ICD-10 Codes:
- G43909: Migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43009: Migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
- G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cognitive and Awareness Problems
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mental Disorder
- Mental Function Issues
- Thinking Problems
- Awareness Difficulties
- MCI
- Early Memory Loss
- Pre-Dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4189: Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
- G3184: Mild cognitive impairment of uncertain or unknown etiology
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Median Nerve Compression
- Wrist Nerve Entrapment
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs
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:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Which procedures does Dr. Malla perform as a Neurologist?
As a Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Prerna Malla may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Malla's office.
Does Dr. Malla accept my insurance?
Dr. Malla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-6435 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Malla accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Malla in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Malla's office located?
What is Dr. Malla's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Malla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215258579.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Malla?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Malla
What is Dr. Prerna Malla's specialty?
Dr. Malla is a Neurologist near Washington, DC.
A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.
Contact Dr. Malla to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Prerna Malla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Malla is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Medstar Georgetown University 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
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Is Prerna Malla accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Prerna Malla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prerna Malla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Malla's office at (202) 877-6435 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prerna Malla?
Please contact Dr. Malla's office at (202) 877-6435 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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