Compare 71 internists in Bethesda, MD. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Accepting patients
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Most common: MD
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Bethesda has 71 internists. The most common credential is MD (82%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include The Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland Medical Center, and Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Local training programs run through Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and University of Maryland School of Medicine.
The most commonly accepted carriers among Bethesda internists include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, and centene. 54% accept Medicare.
The first appointment typically lasts 30 to 45 minutes. The internist will take a thorough medical history, review your medications and supplements, perform a physical exam, and order any needed lab work or screening tests. They are trained to dig into diagnostic puzzles, so they may ask detailed questions about symptoms you have mentioned to other doctors.
See an internist for annual physicals, chronic disease management (diabetes, heart disease, COPD), unexplained symptoms that do not have an obvious cause, medication management for multiple conditions, preventive screenings (colonoscopy referrals, cancer screenings), and any adult health concern. Internists do not treat children.
Wellness visit: $0 (preventive) · Office visit copay: $20-50 · Comprehensive metabolic panel: $100-300
Bethesda, MD has 71 licensed internists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of internists in Bethesda, MD are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
The most commonly accepted carriers among internists in Bethesda, MD include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, centene, and qhp-68781. Coverage and in-network status vary by provider, so it is worth confirming directly with the office before scheduling. FindClarity shows accepted insurance for each provider.
Annual wellness visits are covered at $0. Sick visit copays range from $20 to $50. A comprehensive metabolic panel costs $100 to $300. Actual costs in Bethesda, MD depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Internal medicine visits are billed the same as other primary care visits. Complex visits involving multiple problems may be coded at a higher level, resulting in a higher copay.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Bethesda, MD has 71 internists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
MD stands for Doctor of Medicine and DO stands for Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Both are equivalent qualifications. In Bethesda, MD, 82% hold the MD credential and 7% hold DO. The difference is in training pathway, not quality of care.
54% of internists in Bethesda, MD accept Medicare. Medicare covers an Annual Wellness Visit at no cost. Standard office visits are covered under Part B with a 20% coinsurance after the deductible. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Top accepted carriers in Bethesda, MD include medicare, unitedhealthcare, anthem, centene, and qhp-68781.
Preventive visits are covered at 100% under the ACA with no copay. Standard office visits carry a copay of $20 to $50. Most insurance plans allow you to select an internist as your primary care physician. Check that your internist is in-network. Specialist referrals may require your PCP's involvement depending on your plan type (HMO vs. PPO).