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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bluhm, Internist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bluhm completed her residency at UNC Hospitals. She is a member of the Society of General Internal Medicine and American College of Physicians. Dr. Bluhm is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bluhm’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bluhm’s office at (202) 667-6990.
Where did Dr. Bluhm go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Cancer Institute
Residency: UNC Hospitals
Is Dr. Bluhm board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2003
What languages does Dr. Bluhm speak?
Dr. Bluhm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bluhm treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bluhm 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. Bluhm. 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:
- 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
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:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatigue
- Tiredness
- Lack of energy
- Exhaustion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5383: Other fatigue
Which procedures does Dr. Bluhm perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bluhm's office.
Does Dr. Bluhm accept my insurance?
Dr. Bluhm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 667-6990 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bluhm accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Bluhm 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
Chevron
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
District of Columbia
Express Scripts
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bluhm's office located?
Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm's Primary Practice
2300 M St NW Ste 910
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 667-6990
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Society of General Internal Medicine
Member
American College of Physicians
Member
What is Dr. Bluhm's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bluhm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881879260.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bluhm?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bluhm
What is Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm's specialty?
Dr. Bluhm is a Internist near Washington, DC.
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.
Contact Dr. Bluhm to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bluhm is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, George Washington University Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital, VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center 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 Internist?
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Is Elizabeth Bluhm accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bluhm's office at (202) 667-6990 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Bluhm?
Please contact Dr. Bluhm's office at (202) 667-6990 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm have?
Dr. Elizabeth Bluhm is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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