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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wadhwa, Internist in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Germantown, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Wadhwa is fluent in English, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wadhwa’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wadhwa’s office at (301) 358-2030.
Is Dr. Wadhwa board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Wadhwa speak?
Dr. Wadhwa and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi
Punjabi
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Wadhwa treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Wadhwa 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. Wadhwa. 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 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Complications
- Diabetes Related Health Problems
- Advanced Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specified Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- Atypical Anxiety
- Uncommon Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Anxiety Problem
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F418: Other specified anxiety disorders
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchitis
- Chest cold
- Short-term bronchitis
- Acute chest infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
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:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, 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:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Which procedures does Dr. Wadhwa perform as an Internist?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa 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. Wadhwa's office.
Does Dr. Wadhwa accept my insurance?
Dr. Wadhwa accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 358-2030 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wadhwa accept in Germantown, MD?
Dr. Wadhwa in Germantown, 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)
Medicare
State of Maryland
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wadhwa's office located?
Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa's Primary Practice
12800 Middlebrook Rd Ste 205
Germantown, MD 20874
(301) 358-2030
What is Dr. Wadhwa's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wadhwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427017144.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wadhwa?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wadhwa
What is Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa's specialty?
Dr. Wadhwa is a Internist near Germantown, 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. Wadhwa to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wadhwa is affiliated with Frederick Health Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, 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
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Is Lakhvinder Wadhwa accepting new patients in Germantown, MD?
Yes, Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wadhwa's office at (301) 358-2030 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakhvinder Wadhwa?
Please contact Dr. Wadhwa's office at (301) 358-2030 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa have?
Dr. Lakhvinder Wadhwa is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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