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Dr. Christine Zhang, MD

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(367 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Sleep Medicine

Professional interests include: phototherapy (light therapy), paralysis, sleep disorders, and more.

18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 2002
Olney, MD 20832

(202) 295-0552

Dr. Christine Zhang, MD is an internist in Washington, DC specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and sleep medicine. Dr. Christine Zhang, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

3800 Reservoir Road NW
Washington, DC 20007

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MedStar Health

18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 2002
Olney, MD 20832

(202) 295-0552

(202) 444-1089

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Some issues Dr. Christine Zhang, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Sleep Study

A sleep study reveals important insights about a patient's sleep patterns by measuring brain activity, breathing, and movement. There are five types of sleep studies: a polysomnogram, titration sleep study, split night sleep study, multiple sleep latency test, and at-home sleep study. Sleep studies may help identify conditions such as:

Insomnia
Sleep apnea
Restless legs syndrome
Sleep walking
REM sleep behavior disorder
Narcolepsy

The most widely performed sleep test is the traditional polysomnogram (PSG). This test is typically used to determine whether patients have sleep apnea (lapses in breathing while asleep). Polysomnograms are conducted overnight in a specialized sleep clinic or sleep center, where a patient enters the sleep center and is assigned to a room with a bed, medical equipment, and monitoring system. An overnight sleep technician attaches electrodes to the patient's head, chest, and legs. This application process lasts for around an hour. A sleep technician watches and evaluates the patient as they sleep. Objects such as a comfortable pillow from home, toiletries, and small personal items may be helpful in easing patients into sleep in unfamiliar surroundings.

Patients receive their physician-interpreted sleep study results within a few weeks of the test. If sleep apnea is detected, patients may be asked to return for a titration sleep study. A titration study involves the same procedures and electrode placement of a polysomnogram, but also includes a mask attached to a CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine. The CPAP machine brings pressurized air to the patient. The technician may monitor and adjust the CPAP's air pressure throughout the night. The purpose of a titration study is to determine the appropriate air pressure for patients with obstructive sleep apnea (blocked upper airway).

A split night study combines the polysomnogram and titration sleep studies into two sessions on the same night. Split night studies enable patients to complete both studies quickly instead of waiting weeks in between tests and may expedite the interpretation of results and treatment.

Multiple sleep latency test (MSLT) measures how fast someone is able to fall asleep. Unlike other sleep tests, this test is performed during the day. It may take place after an overnight sleep study. The MSLT test monitors napping and potential for daytime sleepiness and exhaustion.

At-home sleep tests are fully conducted by patients in their own homes. Patients attach fewer electrodes, a breathing sensor, a microphone, and a data collection device to themselves and sleep in their own beds. The following morning, patients gather the data collection device and return it to their medical providers. While at-home sleep tests are convenient, they are not recommended for patients with severe sleep problems. At-home sleep tests are less precise than clinical tests and do not measure brain activity.

Sleep studies are essential to helping patients receive accurate sleep disorder diagnoses and proper treatment. A sleep study can be the first step towards higher quality sleep and physical health.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ)

TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint, the little round joint that lies in front of the ear between the temporal bone ( the cheek bone) and the mandible (the lower jaw.) Often people use the acronym 'TMJ' to refer to temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder - that is, pain and stiffness in this joint and the muscles around it.

TMJ can cause a wide variety of symptoms related to the movement of the jaw. They can include earaches, headaches, an inability to open the mouth very far, painful clicking or popping noises when chewing or talking, and stiffness or pain in the jaw, face, or neck. Sometimes TMJ symptoms seem to go in cycles, getting better or going away for a while only to come back again. Symptoms can be mild and not very bothersome, or so persistent and painful as to be almost debilitating.

There can be many potential causes of TMJ. An injury or trauma to the jaw, arthritis, or grinding the teeth can all contribute to TMJ. The temporomandibular joint contains a small disc of cartilage that allows it to move smoothly, and this disc can become dislocated or torn. Sometimes the cause is unknown. There are no standard tests for TMJ, and it can be difficult to diagnose and treat.

Mild cases of TMJ may benefit from self-care such as eating soft foods, practicing stress management techniques, and applying ice packs to the jaw. NSAIDS, such as ibuprofen, can be purchased without a prescription and work to reduce pain and inflammation. Some dentists and occupational therapists can suggest stretching techniques for the jaw which may help relieve stiffness. More serious cases may require a form of splinting called a stabilization splint or bite plate, which helps reduce pressure on the joint. Extreme cases may benefit from arthroscopic surgery on the joint.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

home cardiorespiratory sleep study

In 2023, Dr. Christine Zhang, MD performed more home cardiorespiratory (type 3) sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

sleep study

By Affordability:

airway management

CPAP treatment

in-lab polysomnography

in-lab sleep study

polysomnography

sleep study

sleep study with CPAP

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Christine Zhang, MD performed more sleep study procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for airway management, CPAP treatment, in-lab polysomnography (overnight sleep study), in-lab sleep study, polysomnography (PSG), sleep study, and sleep study with CPAP that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2021 were sleep study.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	57
sleep study	17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	33
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2022 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	20
doctor visit	183
sleep study	69

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	104

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	57
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	20
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC during 2023 were sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	33
doctor visit	254
sleep study	117

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	144
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	190
Black	61
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	23
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated as an internist in Washington, DC were sleep study and airway management.

airway management	26
doctor visit	164
sleep study	67

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	50
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	118
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	94

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Zhang, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Zhang, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	21
Cancer	17
Dementia	3

Education & Training

She completed residency at Greater Baltimore Medical Center. She has a state license in District of Columbia.

Residency: Greater Baltimore Medical Center (2020)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Zhang, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Christine Zhang, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open POS Plus, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), POS OA, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christine Zhang, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open POS Plus

IH-Open EPO Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

POS OA

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Christine Zhang, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 367 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christine Zhang, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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