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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dewitt, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Lauren Dewitt, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. She is board certified. Dr. Dewitt is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dewitt’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dewitt’s office at (301) 572-8340.
Is Dr. Dewitt board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Dewitt, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dewitt speak?
Dr. Dewitt and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Dewitt typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Dewitt 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. Dewitt. 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 here.
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Dewitt typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Dewitt performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Dewitt. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Impacted earwax removal
- Ear lavage
- Ear syringing
CPT Codes:
- 69209: Removal impacted cerumen using irrigation/lavage, unilateral
Does Dr. Dewitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Dewitt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 572-8340 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dewitt accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Dewitt in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Dewitt's office located?
Dr. Lauren Dewitt's Primary Practice
3110 Gracefield Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20904
(301) 572-8340
What is Dr. Dewitt's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dewitt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154528396.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dewitt?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dewitt
What is Dr. Lauren Dewitt's specialty?
Dr. Dewitt is a Internist near Silver Spring, MD.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Lauren Dewitt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dewitt is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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
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Is Lauren Dewitt accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Lauren Dewitt is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lauren Dewitt offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dewitt's office at (301) 572-8340 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lauren Dewitt?
Please contact Dr. Dewitt's office at (301) 572-8340 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lauren Dewitt have?
Dr. Lauren Dewitt is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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