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Dr. Jatinder Sekhon, MD

Rockville, MD

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sekhon, Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Jatinder Sekhon, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 35 years. Dr. Sekhon graduated from Punjab Medical College and completed his residency at LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program. Dr. Sekhon is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekhon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekhon’s office at (301) 417-9528.

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

    • Residency: LECOMT/United Memorial Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Gov't Med Coll, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India | Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan | Punjab Medical College | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Sekhon speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Sekhon typically treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sekhon 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. Sekhon. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Stomach Inflammation
    • Stomach Disorder
    • Gastritis & Gastropathy
    • Gastritis
    • Inflamed stomach lining
    • Stomach lining inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Family History of Digestive Organ Cancer
    • Cancer
    • Family History
    • Genetic risk for gastrointestinal cancer
    • Family history of GI cancer
    • Hereditary digestive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z800: Family history of malignant neoplasm of digestive organs

    What procedures does a Specialist like Dr. Sekhon typically perform?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Sekhon performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sekhon. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy with Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Colonoscopy with Bleeding Control
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Colon Exam with Ligation
    • Endoscopic Hemostasis
    • Colonoscopy for Bleeding

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45398: Colonoscopy, flexible; with band ligation(s) (eg, hemorrhoids)
    • 45382: Colonoscopy, flexible; with control of bleeding, any method

    Also known as:

    • Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Endoscopy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Gastroscopy with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
    • Esophageal Dilation
    • EGD with Dilation
    • Upper Endoscopy with Widening

    CPT Codes:

    • 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire

    Does Dr. Sekhon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sekhon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 417-9528 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sekhon accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Sekhon in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Sekhon's office located?

    Dr. Jatinder Sekhon's Primary Practice

    10110 Molecular Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 417-9528

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    Dr. Jatinder Sekhon's Practice 2

    2401 Research Blvd Ste 102

    Rockville, MD 20850

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

    Dr. Sekhon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437196805.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekhon?

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

    What is Dr. Jatinder Sekhon's specialty?

    Dr. Sekhon is a Specialist near Rockville, MD.

    Is this Dr. Jatinder Sekhon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sekhon is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Frederick Health 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

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    Is Jatinder Sekhon accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Jatinder Sekhon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jatinder Sekhon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sekhon's office at (301) 417-9528 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jatinder Sekhon?

    Please contact Dr. Sekhon's office at (301) 417-9528 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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