Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Birmingham, Internist in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Birmingham graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed his residency at Washington Hospital Center Program. Dr. Birmingham is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birmingham’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. Birmingham’s office at (202) 877-2200.
Where did Dr. Birmingham go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Washington Hospital Center Program
Medical School: Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Birmingham board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Birmingham speak?
Dr. Birmingham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Birmingham treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Birmingham 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. Birmingham. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
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:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, 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
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Lower Back Nerve Compression
- Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
- Unspecified high enzymes
- Various enzyme abnormalities
- Abnormal serum enzyme levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Menopausal and Perimenopausal Disorder
- Menopause
- Menopause Symptoms
- Perimenopause Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N959: Unspecified menopausal and perimenopausal disorder
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:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Breast Symptoms
- Breast Disease
- Unspecified Breast Issues
- General Breast Problems
- Breast Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- N6459: Other signs and symptoms in breast
Which procedures does Dr. Birmingham perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham 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. Birmingham's office.
Does Dr. Birmingham accept my insurance?
Dr. Birmingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 877-2200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Birmingham accept in Bethesda, MD?
Dr. Birmingham in Bethesda, 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)
District of Columbia
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedStar Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Birmingham's office located?
Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham's Primary Practice
6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600
Bethesda, MD 20817
(202) 877-2200
What is Dr. Birmingham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Birmingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609846724.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birmingham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Birmingham
What is Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham's specialty?
Dr. Birmingham is a Internist near Bethesda, 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. Birmingham to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Birmingham is affiliated with Medstar Washington 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
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Is Fitzgerald Birmingham accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?
Yes, Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Birmingham's office at (202) 877-2200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Fitzgerald Birmingham?
Please contact Dr. Birmingham's office at (202) 877-2200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham have?
Dr. Fitzgerald Birmingham is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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