Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pershad, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Washington, DC?
Where did Dr. Pershad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine Program
Medical School: University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | University of Mumbai/ Topiwala National Medical College And Nair Hospital | Grant Government Medical College | Seth G.S. Medical College
What languages does Dr. Pershad speak?
Dr. Pershad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
- Marathi
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Pershad typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Pershad 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. Pershad. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Pershad typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Jay Pershad may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pershad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pershad accept my insurance?
Dr. Pershad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (888) 884-2327 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pershad accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Pershad in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Pershad's office located?
Dr. Jay Pershad's Primary Practice
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington, DC 20010
(888) 884-2327
What hospitals are Dr. Pershad affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Pershad has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Pershad's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pershad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801896220.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pershad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pershad