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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Bedford, Internist in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Desha Bedford, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Bedford is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bedford’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. Bedford’s office at (410) 871-6700.
What languages does Dr. Bedford speak?
Dr. Bedford and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Bedford treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Bedford 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. Bedford. 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:
- Viral Infection
- Other Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
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:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Allergy
- Allergic Reaction
- Hypersensitivity
- Allergic Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- T7840XA: Allergy, unspecified, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Concussion
- Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
- Brain Concussion
- Head Concussion
ICD-10 Codes:
- S060X0A: Concussion without loss of consciousness, initial encounter
Which procedures does Dr. Bedford perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Desha Bedford may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bedford's office.
Does Dr. Bedford accept my insurance?
Dr. Bedford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 871-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Bedford accept in Silver Spring, MD?
Dr. Bedford in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Bedford's office located?
Dr. Desha Bedford's Primary Practice
1500 Forest Glen Rd
Silver Spring, MD 20910
(410) 871-6700
What is Dr. Bedford's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Bedford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871571554.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bedford?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bedford
What is Dr. Desha Bedford's specialty?
Dr. Bedford is a Internist near Silver Spring, 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. Bedford to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Desha Bedford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Bedford is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Desha Bedford accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?
Yes, Dr. Desha Bedford is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Desha Bedford offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Bedford's office at (410) 871-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Desha Bedford?
Please contact Dr. Bedford's office at (410) 871-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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