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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
Also known as:
- 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:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
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
What is Dr. Pottash's NPI number?An 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 this Dr. Michael Pottash affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Michael Pottash accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Michael Pottash is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Pottash offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pottash's office at (202) 877-7445 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Pottash?
Please contact Dr. Pottash's office at (202) 877-7445 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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