Frequently Asked Questions

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What Are Office Hours?

At present we are open from Monday-Friday 8 AM – 5 PM. Our office is closed for lunch from 12 pm to 1 pm. We are also closed on weekends. We try to be flexible with appointments. Please call our office to see the available appointment date and times. We may be closed in observation of major holidays so please call our office to check if we are open on specific holidays.

How Do I Request An Appointment?

To request an appointment you may call our office during business hours for available appointment time. You may also request an appointment from our website Request Appointment button. If you are a ZocDoc user, you can use the Book Appointment button or use ZocDoc app to book your appointment with our practice.

Do You Take My Insurance?

We accept all major commercial and government insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare Select. Please click here to see all the insurances currently accepted by the practice. You may call our office at (703) 436-9969 if you have further questions or concerns about your insurance and our payment policy. If you do not have insurance we can still see you.

What Types Of Conditions Can I See An Internal Medicine Physician For?

Internists do not treat specific areas of the body. Rather, they treat patients as a ‘whole’. There are no conditions too simple or complex that are outside the range of an internist’s care. They are equipped and trained to manage chronic disease, as well as treat sudden, acute illness. The internist understands both physical and mental health and can treat issues often managed by other specialists, such as reproductive, neurological, dermatological, ear, nose, and throat problems. Though patients are sometimes referred to other types of specialists, the internist serves as a ‘first line of defense’ when issues arise. If you have complex medical histories typically requiring frequent medical visits and needing more time with your physician you would benefit from the concierge.

What Age Group Patients Do You See?

Internal Medicine physicians typically see patients 18 and up, however we do see teenagers on a case by case basis – i.e. school/college physicals and general physicals and urgent care.

What Should I Bring To My Appointment?

We ask that you bring any recent relevant labs/diagnostic studies, paperwork from consultations, hospital discharge papers, medications bottle of all the medications you currently take to your appointment. This helps us to get a better understanding of your health history and ensure the best possible care.

What If I Need To Reschedule My Appointment?

We understand that you may need to reschedule your appointment. We ask that you give us a 24 hour advance notice should you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. Appointments are on a first come first serve basis. Our policy is to charge you $35 for no-show or cancellation within the 24 window of your appointment. We charge $65 for cancellation for Ultrasound and Doppler or ECHO within 48 hour from the appointment time. We do not charge you a cancellation fee if you call or leave a voicemail 48 hours or more from the appointment time.

What Is Your Fee Schedule If I Do Not Have Insurance?

Please refer to our transparent pricing for more information on the services and self pay. We welcome and see patients that do not have insurance. We concierge service w/ personalized care, unlimited accessibility and other benefits as we believe it to be the most cost effective solution for quality care you deserve. To learn more, click here.

Do You Have After Hours Care?

Dr. Varma is available for urgent and emergency matters after hours. If it is an emergency we ask you to visit the nearest emergency center for appropriate care. For all non-urgent matters please call us during our normal business hours 8 AM -5 PM. You can leave us a voicemail or send the practice a text message for non-urgent matters. We encourage you to join the Concierge to have the best accessibly to the doctor after hours or weekends with direct cell phone access to the doctor.

What Services So You Offer At The Office?

For a detailed list of services provided at the office, please click here.

Do You Provide Immigration Physicals?

Yes, Dr. Varma is a designated civil Surgeon by the USCIS and we perform immigration physicals. The current fee for the immigration physicals is $450, which includes labs but does not include vaccinations or additional required follow up visits.

Do You Manage Mental Health Conditions?

Yes, we do treat mental illnesses. If you have a prior diagnosis of mental health conditions, we ask you to complete a medical release form or provide us with your past records. If the management requires a psychiatrist, we will be happy to place a referral. We prefer to manage mental illness conservatively and with non-addictive medications, psychotherapy when possible.

Do You Prescribe Chronic Pain?

We prefer to manage these conditions conservatively and with non-addictive medications and physical therapy if possible. More importantly, we investigate and treat the cause to hopefully eradicate your pain.

We do not recommend or prescribe long term opioid medications (Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Tramadol, etc). Instead, we may refer you to a pain specialist for chronic pain management.

How Can I Request My Records?

You may request your records by asking our staff for a medical record request form. Please give us 1-2 business days to prepare the records.

Can My Records Be Released?

Your records can be released to the fax number/address of your choice after you sign a medical release form. These forms can be requested from our staff or accessed here.