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Dr. Abdussalam Cheema, MD

Dr. Abdussalam Cheema, MD

Annandale, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cheema, Pediatrician in Annandale, VA?

    Dr. Abdussalam Cheema, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Annandale, VA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Cheema graduated from Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan and completed his residency at Dermatology, Institute of Dernatology - Ministry of Health, Bangkok, Thailand. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cheema is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cheema’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cheema’s office at (703) 914-2723.

    Where did Dr. Cheema go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Fellowship: St. John's Institute of Dermatology - London, UK

    • Residency: Dermatology, Institute of Dernatology - Ministry of Health, Bangkok, Thailand | University of Florida Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals | University of Florida Program

    • Medical School: Allama Iqbal Med Coll- Univ Of Punjab- Lahore- Pakistan | Allama Iqbal Medical College

    Is Dr. Cheema board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Abdussalam Cheema, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Cheema speak?

    Dr. Cheema and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Spanish

    • Urdu

    What conditions does Dr. Cheema treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Cheema 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. Cheema. 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 Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Non-Medical Procedure
    • Elective procedure (non-health)
    • Procedure for other purposes
    • Non-therapeutic intervention

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z418: Encounter for other procedures for purposes other than remedying health state

    Which procedures does Dr. Cheema perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Abdussalam Cheema may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Cheema's office.

    Does Dr. Cheema accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cheema accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 914-2723 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cheema accept in Annandale, VA?

    Dr. Cheema in Annandale, VA 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)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Cheema's office located?

    Dr. Abdussalam Cheema's Primary Practice

    7008 Little River Tpke Ste B

    Annandale, VA 22003

    (703) 914-2723

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    Dr. Abdussalam Cheema's Practice 2

    6275 Franconia Rd

    Alexandria, VA 22310

    (703) 971-8686

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Pediatrics

    Fellow

    What is Dr. Cheema's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Cheema's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477725588.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cheema?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Cheema

    What is Dr. Abdussalam Cheema's specialty?

    Dr. Cheema is a Pediatrician near Annandale, VA. A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development. Contact Dr. Cheema to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Abdussalam Cheema affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cheema is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Abdussalam Cheema accepting new patients in Annandale, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Abdussalam Cheema is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Abdussalam Cheema offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (703) 914-2723 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Abdussalam Cheema?

    Please contact Dr. Cheema's office at (703) 914-2723 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Abdussalam Cheema have?

    Dr. Abdussalam Cheema is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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