29 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Herscowitz, Pulmonologist in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Robert Herscowitz, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified. Dr. Herscowitz graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Herscowitz is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Herscowitz’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Herscowitz’s office at (703) 931-4746.
Where did Dr. Herscowitz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc | Georgetown University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Herscowitz board certified as a Pulmonologist?
Yes, Dr. Robert Herscowitz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Herscowitz speak?
Dr. Herscowitz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does Dr. Herscowitz treat?
As a Pulmonologist, Dr. Herscowitz 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. Herscowitz. 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:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Severe Persistent Asthma
- Cough Variant Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Chronic Severe Asthma
- Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
- Severe Asthma
- CVA
- Asthma with Cough
- Chronic Cough Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated
- J45991: Cough variant asthma
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
- R051: Acute cough
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:
- Cigarette Addiction in Remission
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Recovered from Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence Recovery
- Former Smoker
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17211: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Damaged Airways
- Chronic Bronchial Dilation
- Lung Airway Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
Also known as:
- Sarcoidosis
- Lung Sarcoidosis', 'Pulmonary Sarcoidosis', 'Boeck's Sarcoid
ICD-10 Codes:
- D860: Sarcoidosis of lung
Also known as:
- Other Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Rare interstitial lung conditions
- Uncommon lung scarring diseases
- Other ILD
ICD-10 Codes:
- J8489: Other specified interstitial pulmonary diseases
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- History of COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Past COVID-19 Infection
- Previous Coronavirus Disease
- Long COVID
- Post-COVID Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8616: Personal history of COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Herscowitz perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Robert Herscowitz may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Herscowitz's office.
Does Dr. Herscowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. Herscowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 931-4746 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Herscowitz accept in Alexandria, VA?
Dr. Herscowitz in Alexandria, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Tennessee
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Where is Dr. Herscowitz's office located?
Dr. Robert Herscowitz's Primary Practice
5216 Dawes Ave
Alexandria, VA 22311
(703) 931-4746
What is Dr. Herscowitz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Herscowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801838776.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Herscowitz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Herscowitz
What is Dr. Robert Herscowitz's specialty?
Dr. Herscowitz is a Pulmonologist near Alexandria, VA. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Herscowitz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Robert Herscowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Herscowitz is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, Beebe Healthcare 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 Robert Herscowitz accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?
Yes, Dr. Robert Herscowitz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Herscowitz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Herscowitz's office at (703) 931-4746 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Herscowitz?
Please contact Dr. Herscowitz's office at (703) 931-4746 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Herscowitz have?
Dr. Robert Herscowitz is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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