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Dr. Jeff Hales, MD

Dr. Jeff Hales, MD

Lanham, MD

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hales, Critical Care Internist in Lanham, MD?

    Dr. Jeff Hales, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified. Dr. Hales graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hales is fluent in English, Russian, Spanish, and Tagalog, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hales’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hales’s office at (703) 521-6662.

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

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Johns Hopkins University School Med | University of Oklahoma College of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine | Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Hales board certified as a Critical Care Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Jeff Hales, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hales speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    • Tagalog

    What conditions does Dr. Hales treat?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hales 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. Hales. 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:

    • Asthma
    • Severe Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Chronic Severe Asthma
    • Difficult-to-Treat Asthma
    • Severe Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4550: Severe persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    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:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
    • R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
    • Single Lung Nodule
    • Lung Disease
    • Unusual Lung Scan Results
    • Atypical Lung Imaging
    • Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
    • Lung Spot
    • Pulmonary Nodule
    • Spot on Lung Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
    • R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule

    Also known as:

    • Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure
    • Acute and Chronic Breathing Failure
    • Unspecified Respiratory Insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9620: Acute and chronic respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Bronchiectasis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Damaged Airways
    • Chronic Bronchial Dilation
    • Lung Airway Damage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J479: Bronchiectasis, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Interstitial Lung Disease
    • ILD
    • Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified

    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:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Pleural Effusion
    • Pleural Disorder
    • Fluid in lungs
    • Water on the lung
    • Fluid around lungs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Other Lung Disease
    • Lung Disease
    • Various lung conditions
    • Unspecified lung disorder
    • Miscellaneous lung problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J984: Other disorders of lung

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    What procedures does Dr. Hales perform?

    As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Hales performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hales. 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:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Also known as:

    • Fluid Removal from Lung Area with Imaging Guidance
    • Thoracentesis
    • Pleural Fluid Aspiration
    • Lung Tap
    • Fluid Drainage from Chest

    CPT Codes:

    • 32555: Thoracentesis, needle or catheter, aspiration of the pleural space; with imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Lung Biopsy with Bronchoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Transbronchial Biopsy
    • Bronchoscopic Lung Biopsy
    • Lung Tissue Sample via Scope

    CPT Codes:

    • 31628: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with transbronchial lung biopsy(s), single lobe

    Does Dr. Hales accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hales accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 521-6662 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hales accept in Lanham, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Chevron

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Medicare

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hales' office located?

    Dr. Jeff Hales' Primary Practice

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

    (703) 521-6662

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    Dr. Jeff Hales' Practice 2

    1625 N George Mason Dr

    Arlington, VA 22205

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    Dr. Jeff Hales' Practice 3

    500 W Annandale Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22046

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

    Dr. Hales's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1457344764.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hales?

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

    What is Dr. Jeff Hales's specialty?

    Dr. Hales is a Critical Care Internist near Lanham, MD. An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Hales to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jeff Hales affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hales is affiliated with VHC Health - Virginia Hospital Center 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 Critical Care Internist?

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    Is Jeff Hales accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Jeff Hales is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jeff Hales offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hales's office at (703) 521-6662 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jeff Hales?

    Please contact Dr. Hales's office at (703) 521-6662 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Jeff Hales have?

    Dr. Jeff Hales is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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