Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Jaipaul, Hospitalist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Chitra Jaipaul, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaipaul graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine. Dr. Jaipaul is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Jaipaul’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jaipaul’s office at (202) 444-8168.
Where did Dr. Jaipaul go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Iowa City VA Health Care System
Residency: Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Internal Medicine | U Ia Hosps & Clins | University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Jaipaul board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Jaipaul, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Jaipaul speak?
Dr. Jaipaul and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Jaipaul treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Jaipaul 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. Jaipaul. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
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
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Jaipaul perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Chitra Jaipaul may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Jaipaul's office.
Does Dr. Jaipaul accept my insurance?
Dr. Jaipaul accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-8168 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jaipaul accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Jaipaul 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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Jaipaul's office located?
Dr. Chitra Jaipaul's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-8168
What is Dr. Jaipaul's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jaipaul's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730115429.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jaipaul?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jaipaul
What is Dr. Chitra Jaipaul's specialty?
Dr. Jaipaul is a Hospitalist near Washington, DC. 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. Contact Dr. Jaipaul to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Chitra Jaipaul affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Jaipaul is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Chitra Jaipaul accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Chitra Jaipaul is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Chitra Jaipaul offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jaipaul's office at (202) 444-8168 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Chitra Jaipaul?
Please contact Dr. Jaipaul's office at (202) 444-8168 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Chitra Jaipaul have?
Dr. Chitra Jaipaul is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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