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Dr. Frances Williams, MD

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Williams, Internist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Frances Williams, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Williams completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Internal Medicine/Physician Medicine & Rehabilitat. Dr. Williams is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Williams’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Williams’s office.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Internal Medicine; Sinai Hosp Of Baltimore, Internal Medicine/Physician Medicine & Rehabilitat | Sinai Hosp/John Hopkins University

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma

    Is Dr. Williams board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Frances Williams, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Williams speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Williams treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Williams 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. Williams. 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:

    • Repeat Prescription Visit
    • Prescription Refill Appointment
    • Medication Renewal Visit
    • Follow-up for Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z760: Encounter for issue of repeat prescription

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    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:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    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:

    • Administrative Medical Exam
    • Official health check
    • Regulatory medical assessment
    • General administrative exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z029: Encounter for administrative examinations, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Mammography
    • Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Mammograms
    • Breast X-ray
    • Breast Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast

    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:

    • Obesity
    • Severe Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Depression (Single Episode)
    • Depression
    • Major depression
    • Depressive episode
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F329: Major depressive disorder, single episode, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Back Pain
    • Backache
    • Dorsalgia
    • Spinal Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M549: Dorsalgia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Williams perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Frances Williams may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Williams' office.

    Does Dr. Williams accept my insurance?

    Dr. Williams 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. Williams accept in Washington, DC?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Christian Brothers Services (CBEBT)

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • MedStar Health

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Williams' office located?

    Dr. Frances Williams' Primary Practice

    1140 Varnum St NE Ste 103

    Washington, DC 20017

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    Dr. Frances Williams' Practice 2

    8630 Fenton St

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Frances Williams' Practice 3

    7676 New Hampshire Ave Ste 220A

    Takoma Park, MD 20912

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

    Dr. Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285673368.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Williams?

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

    What is Dr. Frances Williams's specialty?

    Dr. Williams is a Internist near Washington, DC.

    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. Williams to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Frances Williams affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Williams is affiliated with Medstar Washington Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Internist?

    Explore Internist with 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 Frances Williams accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Frances Williams is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Frances Williams offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Frances Williams?

    Please contact Dr. Williams's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Frances Williams have?

    Dr. Frances Williams is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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