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Dr. David Katz, MD

Bethesda, MD

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Katz, Neurologist in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. David Katz, MD is a Neurologist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Katz graduated from University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny and completed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is a member of the Washington Clinicopathological Society, MedChi, NANOS, and AMA. Dr. Katz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Katz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Katz’s office at (202) 232-4121.

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

    • Fellowship: University of Michigan/Kellogg Eye Center

    • Residency: Duke University Medical Center

    • Medical School: University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny | Colgate University

    Is Dr. Katz board certified in Neurologist?

    Yes, Dr. David Katz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 1994

    What languages does Dr. Katz speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Katz treat?

    As a Neurologist, Dr. Katz 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. Katz. 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:

    • Optic Atrophy
    • Other Optic Atrophy
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc from Increased Brain Pressure
    • Swelling of the Optic Disc
    • Optic Nerve Disorder
    • Optic neuropathy
    • Wasting of the optic nerve
    • Damaged optic nerve
    • Miscellaneous optic nerve wasting
    • Unspecified optic nerve degeneration
    • Different types of optic atrophy
    • Papilledema with intracranial pressure
    • Optic disc edema from high ICP
    • Swollen optic nerve due to brain pressure
    • Papilledema
    • Optic disc edema
    • Swollen optic nerve

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H47292: Other optic atrophy, left eye
    • H47293: Other optic atrophy, bilateral
    • H4720: Unspecified optic atrophy
    • H4711: Papilledema associated with increased intracranial pressure
    • H4710: Unspecified papilledema

    Also known as:

    • Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
    • Brain Disease
    • Pseudotumor cerebri
    • IIH
    • Benign intracranial hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G932: Benign intracranial hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Double Vision
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Diplopia
    • Seeing double
    • Ghosting vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H532: Diplopia

    Also known as:

    • Benign Pituitary Tumor
    • Benign Tumor
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Pituitary Tumor Treatment (PDQ)
    • Prolactinoma
    • Non-cancerous growth in pituitary gland
    • Pituitary adenoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D352: Benign neoplasm of pituitary gland

    Also known as:

    • Droopy Eyelid
    • Eyelid Disorder
    • Ptosis
    • Eyelid Drooping
    • Upper Eyelid Sagging
    • Fallen Eyelid

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H02403: Unspecified ptosis of bilateral eyelids

    Also known as:

    • Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • MG Exacerbation
    • Acute Myasthenia Gravis
    • Myasthenic Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Benign Meningioma
    • Benign Tumor
    • Brain Disease
    • Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
    • Brain membrane tumor
    • Cerebral meningeal tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Does Dr. Katz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Katz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 232-4121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Avesis

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • District of Columbia

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Katz's office located?

    Dr. David Katz's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (202) 232-4121

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    Dr. David Katz's Practice 2

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd

    North Bethesda, MD 20852

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    Dr. David Katz's Practice 3

    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 330

    Rockville, MD 20852

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    Washington Clinicopathological Society

    Member

    MedChi

    MedChi member

    NANOS

    North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society

    AMA

    AMA member

    Publications

    see CV on website

    see CV on website, January 1997

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

    Dr. Katz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740283480.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Katz?

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

    What is Dr. David Katz's specialty?

    Dr. Katz is a Neurologist near Bethesda, MD.

    A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

    Contact Dr. Katz to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. David Katz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Katz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Howard University Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 David Katz accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. David Katz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. David Katz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Katz's office at (202) 232-4121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with David Katz?

    Please contact Dr. Katz's office at (202) 232-4121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. David Katz have?

    Dr. David Katz is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

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