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39 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samuel, Internist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Richard Samuel, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 39 years. Dr. Samuel is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Samuel’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samuel’s office.
What languages does Dr. Samuel speak?
Dr. Samuel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Samuel treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Samuel 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. Samuel. 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:
- Unspecified Abnormal Finding in Organs or Tissues
- General abnormal tissue test
- Unspecified organ abnormality
- Abnormal body system finding
ICD-10 Codes:
- R899: Unspecified abnormal finding in specimens from other organs, systems and tissues
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
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:
- 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:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
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:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Samuel perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Richard Samuel 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. Samuel's office.
Does Dr. Samuel accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samuel accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Samuel in Germantown, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
BCBS Unspecified
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
Trustmark Insurance Company
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Samuel's office located?
Dr. Richard Samuel's Practice 2
7610 Carroll Ave Ste 410
Takoma Park, MD 20912
(301) 608-3833
What is Dr. Samuel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samuel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760436505.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samuel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samuel
What is Dr. Richard Samuel's specialty?
Dr. Samuel is a Internist near Germantown, MD.
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. Samuel to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Richard Samuel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samuel is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical 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
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Is Richard Samuel accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Richard Samuel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Richard Samuel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Richard Samuel?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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