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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gehring, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. James Gehring, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. He is board certified. Dr. Gehring is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gehring’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gehring’s office at (202) 715-4871.
Is Dr. Gehring board certified as a Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. James Gehring, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gehring speak?
Dr. Gehring and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gehring typically treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Gehring 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. Gehring. 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:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
What procedures does a Hospitalist like Dr. Gehring typically perform?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by Dr. James Gehring may include:
Please contact Dr. Gehring's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gehring accept my insurance?
Dr. Gehring accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4871 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gehring accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Gehring 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
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gehring's office located?
What is Dr. Gehring's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gehring's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164477758.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gehring?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gehring
What is Dr. James Gehring's specialty?
Dr. Gehring is a Hospitalist near Washington, DC.
What does a Hospitalist do?
Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays.
Is this Dr. James Gehring affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gehring is affiliated with George Washington University Hospital, Calverthealth Medical Center, George Washington University Hospital, Medstar Montgomery Medical Center, Medstar Washington 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
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Is James Gehring accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. James Gehring is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. James Gehring offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gehring's office at (202) 715-4871 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with James Gehring?
Please contact Dr. Gehring's office at (202) 715-4871 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. James Gehring have?
Dr. James Gehring is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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