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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Lal, Specialist in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Pankaj Lal, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Lal completed his residency at Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Lal is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lal’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lal’s office at (301) 569-7135.
Where did Dr. Lal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Med Ctr Of Fl, Inc, Cardiovascular Diseases; N Shore Univ Hp-Forest Hills, Internal Medicine; Englewood Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India
Is Dr. Lal board certified in Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Pankaj Lal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Lal speak?
Dr. Lal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
What conditions does Dr. Lal treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Lal 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. Lal. 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:
- Other Types of Angina
- Other Forms of Angina (Chest Pain)
- Angina
- Atypical Angina
- Unstable Angina
- Other Angina Pectoris
- Variant Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I208: Other forms of angina pectoris
- I2089: Other forms of angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Leaky Mitral Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency
- Mitral Regurgitation
ICD-10 Codes:
- I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Artery Disease with Both Legs Pain When Walking
- Atherosclerosis
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
- Bilateral leg claudication
- PAD both legs pain with activity
- Both legs artery pain when walking
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
- I70213: Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, bilateral legs
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:
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Heart Palpitations
- Arrhythmia
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
ICD-10 Codes:
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
- R002: Palpitations
Also known as:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- DVT
- Venous Thrombosis
- Blood Clot in Leg
ICD-10 Codes:
- I82493: Acute embolism and thrombosis of other specified deep vein of lower extremity, bilateral
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Having an Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD)
- Having a Pacemaker
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- ICD implant
- Automatic defibrillator
- Implanted heart shock device
- Heart pacemaker
- Artificial pacemaker
- Implanted heart device
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z95810: Presence of automatic (implantable) cardiac defibrillator
- Z950: Presence of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Unstable Angina
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Unstable Chest Pain
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Atherosclerotic Heart Disease with Unstable Angina
ICD-10 Codes:
- I25110: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery with unstable angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Long-term Systolic Heart Failure
- Chronic HFrEF
- Ongoing Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5022: Chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Does Dr. Lal accept my insurance?
Dr. Lal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 569-7135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Lal accept in Gaithersburg, MD?
Dr. Lal in Gaithersburg, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Johns Hopkins
Medicaid
Riverside Health
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Where is Dr. Lal's office located?
Dr. Pankaj Lal's Primary Practice
818 W Diamond Ave Ste 240
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(301) 569-7135
What is Dr. Lal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Lal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538132873.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Lal
What is Dr. Pankaj Lal's specialty?
Dr. Lal is a Specialist near Gaithersburg, MD. Contact Dr. Lal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pankaj Lal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Lal is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital 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 Specialist?
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Is Pankaj Lal accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?
Yes, Dr. Pankaj Lal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pankaj Lal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Lal's office at (301) 569-7135 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pankaj Lal?
Please contact Dr. Lal's office at (301) 569-7135 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Pankaj Lal have?
Dr. Pankaj Lal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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