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Dr. James Amerena, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Frederick, MD

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Amerena, Family Medicine Specialist in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. James Amerena, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Amerena completed his residency at Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Amerena is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amerena’s office at (301) 682-4100.

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

    • Residency: Malcolm Grow Med Ctr, Family Medicine | Malcolm Grow Med Center

    • Medical School: University of Md Sch of Med, Baltimore Md | University of Maryland At Baltimore / Professional Schools

    Is Dr. Amerena board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. James Amerena, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Amerena speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amerena typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amerena 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. Amerena. 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:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Blood Glucose
    • High Sugar Levels
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    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:

    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • Atypical Anxiety
    • Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
    • Specific Anxiety Problem

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F418: Other specified anxiety disorders

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Recurrent acute maxillary sinusitis
    • Repeated cheekbone sinus infection
    • Recurring maxillary sinus inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0101: Acute recurrent maxillary sinusitis

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Amerena typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. James Amerena may include:

    Please contact Dr. Amerena's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Amerena accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Amerena's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Amerena's office located?

    Dr. James Amerena's Primary Practice

    9093 Ridgefield Dr Ste 104

    Frederick, MD 21701

    (301) 682-4100

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    Dr. James Amerena's Practice 2

    501 W 7th St

    Frederick, MD 21701

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    Dr. James Amerena's Practice 3

    133 Defense Hwy

    Annapolis, MD 21401

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

    Dr. Amerena's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912981929.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amerena?

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

    What is Dr. James Amerena's specialty?

    Dr. Amerena is a Family Medicine Specialist near Frederick, MD.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. James Amerena affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Amerena is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore 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 Dr. James Amerena accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. James Amerena is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. James Amerena offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amerena's office at (301) 682-4100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. James Amerena?

    Please contact Dr. Amerena's office at (301) 682-4100 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Amerena's office located?

    Dr. Amerena's offices are located in Frederick, MD and Annapolis, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. James Amerena have?

    Dr. James Amerena is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.