Dr. Michael Pottash, MD

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist

Washington, DC

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Who is Dr. Pottash, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Washington, DC?

Dr. Michael Pottash, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Pottash is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pottash’s office at (202) 877-7445.

What languages does Dr. Pottash speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Pottash typically treat?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Pottash 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. Pottash. 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:

Palliative Care
Comfort care
Supportive care
Symptom management care

ICD-10 Codes:

Z515: Encounter for palliative care

Also known as:

Multiple Myeloma
Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ®)
Active multiple myeloma
Untreated multiple myeloma
Plasma cell myeloma

ICD-10 Codes:

C9000: Multiple myeloma not having achieved remission

Also known as:

Lung Cancer
Bronchial cancer
Malignant neoplasm of lung
Pulmonary cancer

ICD-10 Codes:

C3490: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of unspecified bronchus or lung

Also known as:

Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
Prostatic Carcinoma
Prostate Gland Cancer
Malignant Prostate Tumor

ICD-10 Codes:

C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

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Breast Cancer
Female Breast Cancer
Malignant Breast Tumor
Breast Carcinoma

ICD-10 Codes:

C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast

Also known as:

Cancer pain
Cancer--Living with Cancer
Pain
Cancer Pain
Cancer Pain (PDQ)
Pain from cancer
Tumor pain
Neoplasm pain

ICD-10 Codes:

G893: Neoplasm related pain (acute) (chronic)

Also known as:

General Counseling Services
Personal Counseling
Life Coaching
Support Services

ICD-10 Codes:

Z7189: Other specified counseling

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

What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Pottash typically perform?

As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Pottash may include:

Please contact Dr. Pottash's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Pottash accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Pottash's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Pottash's office located?

Dr. Michael Pottash's Primary Practice

110 Irving St NW

Washington, DC 20010

(202) 877-7445

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Dr. Michael Pottash's Practice 2

16701 Melford Blvd Ste 400

Bowie, MD 20715

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

Dr. Pottash's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821359290.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pottash?

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

What is Dr. Michael Pottash's specialty?

Dr. Pottash is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Washington, DC.

What does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist do?

An internal medicine physician with specialized knowledge in preventing and relieving the suffering of patients dealing with life-limiting illnesses. They work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to improve quality of patient's life by addressing the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of both the patient and their family throughout the disease's progression, during the dying process, and in bereavement support for the family. They are trained to assess patients suffering with advanced disease, provide relief from distressing symptoms, to coordinate between interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues, patient and family-centered care in various settings, utilizing specialized care systems like hospice, managing care for imminently dying patients, and navigating legal and ethical decisions in end-of-life care.

Is Dr. Michael Pottash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Pottash is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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