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Who is Dr. Zama, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist in Greenbelt, MD?
Dr. Ivan Zama, MD is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, who primarily practices in Greenbelt, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zama is fluent in English, French, and Italian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zama’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Zama’s office at (240) 394-7786.
Is Dr. Zama board certified as a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?
Yes, Dr. Ivan Zama, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Zama speak?
Dr. Zama and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Italian
What conditions does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Zama typically treat?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, Dr. Zama 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. Zama. 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:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
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:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist like Dr. Zama typically perform?
As a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Ivan Zama may include:
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Consultation
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Follow Up
- Palliative Care
- Palliative Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Palliative Care
Please contact Dr. Zama's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Zama accept my insurance?
Dr. Zama accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 394-7786 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Zama accept in Greenbelt, MD?
Dr. Zama in Greenbelt, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Zama's office located?
What is Dr. Zama's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Zama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912177288.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zama?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Zama
What is Dr. Ivan Zama's specialty?
Dr. Zama is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist near Greenbelt, MD.
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. Ivan Zama affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Zama is affiliated with Um Capital Region Medical Center, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, 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
When to see a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist - Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ivan Zama accepting new patients in Greenbelt, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ivan Zama is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ivan Zama offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Zama's office at (240) 394-7786 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ivan Zama?
Please contact Dr. Zama's office at (240) 394-7786 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ivan Zama have?
Dr. Ivan Zama is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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