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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Nakitende, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Damali Nakitende, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nakitende is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nakitende’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nakitende’s office at (202) 741-3373.
What languages does Dr. Nakitende speak?
Dr. Nakitende and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Nakitende treat?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Nakitende 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. Nakitende. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40909: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, without status epilepticus
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
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:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Nakitende perform as a Emergency Medicine Specialist?
As a Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Damali Nakitende may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Nakitende's office.
Does Dr. Nakitende accept my insurance?
Dr. Nakitende accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 741-3373 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Nakitende accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Nakitende in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Nakitende's office located?
Dr. Damali Nakitende's Primary Practice
2120 L St NW Ste 450
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 741-3373
Dr. Damali Nakitende's Practice 2
1750 W Harrison St Ste 108
Chicago, IL 60612
(703) 498-7069
What is Dr. Nakitende's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Nakitende's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245596485.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nakitende?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Nakitende
What is Dr. Damali Nakitende's specialty?
Dr. Nakitende is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. 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. Nakitende to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Damali Nakitende affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nakitende is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Damali Nakitende accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Damali Nakitende is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Damali Nakitende offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Nakitende's office at (202) 741-3373 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Damali Nakitende?
Please contact Dr. Nakitende's office at (202) 741-3373 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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