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Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht, MD

Damascus, MD

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Helmbrecht, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Damascus, MD?

    Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Damascus, MD with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Helmbrecht graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Georgetown University. Dr. Helmbrecht is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Helmbrecht’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Helmbrecht’s office at (301) 414-2300.

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

    • Residency: Georgetown University | Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center Program

    • Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Helmbrecht board certified as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN)?

    Yes, Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Helmbrecht speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Helmbrecht treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Helmbrecht 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. Helmbrecht. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • False Labor
    • Childbirth
    • Braxton Hicks Contractions
    • Practice Contractions
    • Prodromal Labor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O471: False labor at or after 37 completed weeks of gestation
    • O4703: False labor before 37 completed weeks of gestation, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Heavy Bleeding Before Menopause
    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Perimenopausal Bleeding
    • Excessive Premenopausal Bleeding
    • Menorrhagia (Perimenopause)
    • Heavy Periods Before Menopause
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N924: Excessive bleeding in the premenopausal period
    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Reduced Fetal Movement
    • Baby Moving Less
    • Fetal Hypoactivity
    • Decreased Baby Kicks

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368130: Decreased fetal movements, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Postpartum Check-up
    • Postpartum Care
    • After-birth Follow-up
    • Postnatal Care Visit
    • Maternal Postpartum Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up

    Also known as:

    • Low Transverse C-section Scar in Pregnancy
    • Prenatal Care
    • Horizontal C-section Scar (Pregnancy)
    • Low-lying C-section Scar
    • Prior Cesarean Scar (Low Transverse)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O34211: Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery

    Also known as:

    • Male Circumcision
    • Circumcision
    • Foreskin removal
    • Routine circumcision
    • Ritual circumcision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rate During Childbirth
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Fetal heart rate abnormality in labor
    • Irregular baby heartbeat during delivery
    • Fetal distress due to heart rate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O76: Abnormality in fetal heart rate and rhythm complicating labor and delivery

    Also known as:

    • Placental Insufficiency
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Uteroplacental insufficiency
    • Placental dysfunction
    • Failing placenta
    • Placenta not working well

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365130: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Test
    • HPV screening
    • Papillomavirus test
    • Cervical cancer screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1151: Encounter for screening for human papillomavirus (HPV)

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Missed Miscarriage
    • Miscarriage
    • Silent miscarriage
    • Delayed miscarriage
    • Missed abortion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O021: Missed abortion

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Helmbrecht perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Helmbrecht 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. Helmbrecht. 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:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Treatment for Missed Miscarriage (First Trimester)
    • D&C for Missed Abortion
    • Surgical Miscarriage Management
    • First Trimester Missed Abortion Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 59820: Treatment of missed abortion, completed surgically; first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Prenatal Care (7+ Visits)
    • Prenatal Care
    • Antepartum Care
    • Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Maternity Care
    • Obstetric Visits

    CPT Codes:

    • 59426: Antepartum care only; 7 or more visits

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Does Dr. Helmbrecht accept my insurance?

    Dr. Helmbrecht accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 414-2300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Helmbrecht accept in Damascus, MD?

    Dr. Helmbrecht in Damascus, 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

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Inland Empire

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Helmbrecht's office located?

    Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht's Primary Practice

    26005 Ridge Rd Ste 200

    Damascus, MD 20872

    (301) 414-2300

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    Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht's Practice 2

    77 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste H

    Frederick, MD 21702

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht?

    Dr. Helmbrecht has appointments available at her Damascus, MD office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.

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

    Dr. Helmbrecht's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699757351.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Helmbrecht?

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

    What is Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht's specialty?

    Dr. Helmbrecht is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Damascus, MD. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Helmbrecht to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Helmbrecht is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center, Frederick Health Hospital, TidalHealth Nanticoke 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 Kalpana Helmbrecht accepting new patients in Damascus, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Helmbrecht, or call (301) 414-2300 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Kalpana Helmbrecht?

    Please contact Dr. Helmbrecht's office at (301) 414-2300 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht have?

    Dr. Kalpana Helmbrecht is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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