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Dr. Ahmad Famili, MD

Fort Washington, MD

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Famili, Internist in Fort Washington, MD?

    Dr. Ahmad Famili, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Fort Washington, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Famili is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Famili’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. Famili’s office at (202) 373-5840.

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

    • Medical School: Ahvaz Jondishapour University of Medical Sciences | Faculty Of Med University Of Teheran

    Is Dr. Famili board certified in Internist?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Famili, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Famili speak?

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

    • English

    • Persian

    What conditions does Dr. Famili treat?

    As a Internist, Dr. Famili 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. Famili. 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
    • E. Coli Sepsis
    • E. Coli Infection
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection
    • E. coli Blood Infection
    • E. coli Septicemia
    • Bacterial Blood Poisoning

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
    • A4151: Sepsis due to Escherichia coli [E. coli]

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, 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:

    • High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Heart Failure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
    • Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Hypertensive Urgency
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Urgency
    • Urgent High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I160: Hypertensive urgency

    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:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    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:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Transient Ischemic Attack
    • Mini-Stroke
    • Warning Stroke

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestines
    • Gut Blockage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    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 Bladder Infection
    • Bladder Disease
    • Acute Cystitis
    • Sudden Bladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6389: Other cerebral infarction

    Also known as:

    • Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Disease
    • Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
    • Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
    • Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Famili perform as a Internist?

    As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Ahmad Famili may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Famili's office.

    Does Dr. Famili accept my insurance?

    Dr. Famili accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 373-5840 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Famili accept in Fort Washington, MD?

    Dr. Famili in Fort Washington, MD 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)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Maryland

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Famili's office located?

    Dr. Ahmad Famili's Primary Practice

    11711 Livingston Rd

    Fort Washington, MD 20744

    (202) 373-5840

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    Dr. Ahmad Famili's Practice 2

    1500 Forest Glen Rd

    Silver Spring, MD 20910

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    Dr. Ahmad Famili's Practice 3

    5804 Baltimore Ave

    Hyattsville, MD 20781

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

    Dr. Famili's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770576761.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Famili?

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

    What is Dr. Ahmad Famili's specialty?

    Dr. Famili is a Internist near Fort Washington, MD.

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Contact Dr. Famili to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ahmad Famili affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Famili is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical 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 Internist?

    Explore Internist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Ahmad Famili accepting new patients in Fort Washington, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ahmad Famili is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ahmad Famili offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Famili's office at (202) 373-5840 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ahmad Famili?

    Please contact Dr. Famili's office at (202) 373-5840 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ahmad Famili have?

    Dr. Ahmad Famili is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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