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Dr. Christian Woods, MD

Dr. Christian Woods, MD

Infectious Disease Specialist

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Woods, Infectious Disease Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Christian Woods, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He is board certified. Dr. Woods graduated from St George',s University and completed his residency at Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Woods is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Woods’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Woods’s office at (202) 877-2848.

    Where did Dr. Woods go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: Infectious Diseases, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC USA | Pulmonary Critical Care, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC USA

    • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: St George',s University | St. George's University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Woods board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Woods, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine since 2008

    What languages does Dr. Woods speak?

    Dr. Woods and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Woods typically treat?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Woods 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. Woods. 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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    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:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • HIV
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus
    • AIDS virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

    What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Woods typically perform?

    As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Christian Woods may include:

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Woods accept my insurance?

    Dr. Woods accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-2848 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Woods accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Woods in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Woods' office located?

    Dr. Christian Woods' Primary Practice

    110 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

    (202) 877-2848

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    What is Dr. Woods's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Woods's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477507820.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Woods?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Woods

    What is Dr. Christian Woods's specialty?

    Dr. Woods is an Infectious Disease Specialist near Washington, DC.

    What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?

    An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

    Is Dr. Christian Woods affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Woods is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center, Calverthealth 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

    When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Infectious Disease Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Christian Woods accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Christian Woods is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christian Woods offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office at (202) 877-2848 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christian Woods?

    Please contact Dr. Woods' office at (202) 877-2848 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Woods' office located?

    Dr. Woods' office is located in Washington, DC.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christian Woods have?

    Dr. Christian Woods is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.