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43 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alejo, Pediatrician in Reading, MA?
Dr. Teresita Alejo, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Reading, MA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 43 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Alejo completed her residency at Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics. Dr. Alejo is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alejo’s office at (781) 944-2050.
Where did Dr. Alejo go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp-Suny Stony Brook, Pediatrics
Is Dr. Alejo board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Teresita Alejo, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alejo speak?
Dr. Alejo and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Alejo treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Alejo 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. Alejo. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Which procedures does Dr. Alejo perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Teresita Alejo may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Alejo's office.
Does Dr. Alejo accept my insurance?
Dr. Alejo accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (781) 944-2050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alejo accept in Reading, MA?
Dr. Alejo in Reading, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Boston Medical Center
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. Alejo's office located?
What is Dr. Alejo's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alejo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558362301.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alejo?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alejo
What is Dr. Teresita Alejo's specialty?
Dr. Alejo is a Pediatrician near Reading, MA. 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. Alejo to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Teresita Alejo affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alejo is affiliated with Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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?
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Is Teresita Alejo accepting new patients in Reading, MA?
Yes, Dr. Teresita Alejo is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Teresita Alejo offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alejo's office at (781) 944-2050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Teresita Alejo?
Please contact Dr. Alejo's office at (781) 944-2050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Teresita Alejo have?
Dr. Teresita Alejo is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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