Changes to telemedicine coverage for Medicare patients

Effective October 1, 2025, several telemedicine flexibilities for patients have expired. For patients insured by a government program, this impacts any upcoming virtual visits with your healthcare provider. 

CNS hospitalists at Inova Fairfax Hospital are dedicated to the care of neurology and neurosurgery patients, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The CNS hospitalists work closely with nursing staff and case managers on the stroke and neuroscience units. They conduct daily multidisciplinary rounds with the bedside nurses as well as nursing and case management leadership to ensure that all patient concerns are addressed.

Medical Director of CNS Hospitalists

Brigid Gray, MD
Brigid C. Gray, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Family Medicine
Years of Experience
30

CNS Hospitalist Division Staff

Birendra Amatya, MD
Birendra M. Amatya, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
28
Huy Nguyen, MD
Huy D. Nguyen, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
19
Amal Chaudhry, MD
Amal Chaudhry, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
12
Zelalem Ashiny, MD
Zelalem A. Ashiny, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
28
Nishant Kumar, DO
Nishant Kumar, DO

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
11
Bao Dinh, DO
Bao T. Dinh, DO

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
11
Aruna Phayal, MD
Aruna Phayal, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Internal Medicine
Years of Experience
20