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Dr. Richard Zorowitz, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Zorowitz, Physiatrist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Richard Zorowitz, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Zorowitz is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Zorowitz’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. Zorowitz’s office at (202) 877-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Zorowitz speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Zorowitz treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Zorowitz 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. Zorowitz. 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:

    • Spastic Hemiplegia
    • Quadriplegia
    • Spastic Hemiplegia (Right Dominant Side)
    • Incomplete Paraplegia
    • Complete Paraplegia
    • Paralysis
    • Stiff paralysis on one side
    • Spastic one-sided paralysis
    • Hemiparesis with spasticity
    • Tetraplegia
    • Four limb paralysis
    • Complete paralysis
    • Right-sided spastic paralysis
    • Right-sided stiff paralysis
    • Spastic weakness on right dominant side
    • Partial lower body paralysis
    • Incomplete paralysis of legs
    • Partial paraplegia
    • Total lower body paralysis
    • Complete paralysis of legs
    • Full paraplegia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8114: Spastic hemiplegia affecting left nondominant side
    • G8250: Quadriplegia, unspecified
    • G8111: Spastic hemiplegia affecting right dominant side
    • G8222: Paraplegia, incomplete
    • G8221: Paraplegia, complete

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Spastic Diplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • Spastic Diplegia', 'CP with spastic diplegia', 'Little's disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G801: Spastic diplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Concussion
    • Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
    • Brain Concussion
    • Head Concussion
    • Head Trauma
    • Brain Injury
    • Intracranial Injury
    • TBI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S060X0S: Concussion without loss of consciousness, sequela
    • S069X9S: Unspecified intracranial injury with loss of consciousness of unspecified duration, sequela

    Also known as:

    • Post-Concussion Syndrome
    • Concussion
    • PCS
    • Post-traumatic brain injury syndrome
    • Lingering concussion symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0781: Postconcussional syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Use of Assistive Devices
    • Assistive Devices
    • Medical Support Devices
    • Adaptive Equipment
    • Mobility Aids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z978: Presence of other specified devices

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
    • Paralysis
    • Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage
    • Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
    • Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
    • Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
    • Hemiparesis after brain infarction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
    • I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side

    Also known as:

    • Spasmodic Torticollis
    • Dystonia
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Wry Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G243: Spasmodic torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Communication Problems from Brain Issues
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Cognitive-linguistic disorder
    • Trouble speaking after brain injury
    • Difficulty understanding language

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41841: Cognitive communication deficit

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Migraine without Aura
    • Migraine
    • Transformed migraine
    • Daily chronic headache
    • Persistent migraine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G43709: Chronic migraine without aura, not intractable, without status migrainosus

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Walking
    • Walking Problems
    • Trouble Walking
    • Impaired Gait

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Does Dr. Zorowitz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Zorowitz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Zorowitz accept in Bethesda, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • District of Columbia

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Zorowitz's office located?

    Dr. Richard Zorowitz's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (202) 877-1000

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    Dr. Richard Zorowitz's Practice 2

    102 Irving St NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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    Dr. Richard Zorowitz's Practice 3

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20007

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

    Dr. Zorowitz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568493237.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Zorowitz?

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

    What is Dr. Richard Zorowitz's specialty?

    Dr. Zorowitz is a Physiatrist near Bethesda, MD. Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices. Contact Dr. Zorowitz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Richard Zorowitz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Zorowitz is affiliated with Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, 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 Richard Zorowitz accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Richard Zorowitz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Richard Zorowitz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Zorowitz's office at (202) 877-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Richard Zorowitz?

    Please contact Dr. Zorowitz's office at (202) 877-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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