Dr. Edward Mcgookin, MD

East Providence, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

Who is Dr. Mcgookin, Pediatrician in East Providence, RI?

Dr. Edward Mcgookin, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Mcgookin graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program. Dr. Mcgookin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgookin’s office at (401) 421-6481.

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

Residency: Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program
Medical School: Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Is Dr. Mcgookin board certified as a Pediatrician?

Yes, Dr. Edward Mcgookin, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

What languages does Dr. Mcgookin speak?

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

English

What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mcgookin typically treat?

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mcgookin 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. Mcgookin. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

Also known as:

Sore Throat
Strep Throat
Streptococcal Infection
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection
Bacterial Sore Throat
Pharyngitis
Strep Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

Also known as:

Common Cold
Head Cold
Nasal Congestion
Upper Respiratory Infection
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Cough
Coughing
Persistent cough
Chronic cough

ICD-10 Codes:

R059: Cough, unspecified

Also known as:

Ear Infection
Otitis Media
Middle Ear Infection
Ear Inflammation

ICD-10 Codes:

H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

Also known as:

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

ICD-10 Codes:

J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Mcgookin typically perform?

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Edward Mcgookin may include:

Please contact Dr. Mcgookin's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

Does Dr. Mcgookin accept my insurance?

Please contact Dr. Mcgookin's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

Where is Dr. Mcgookin's office located?

Dr. Edward Mcgookin's Primary Practice

900 Warren Ave Ste 200

East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 421-6481

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Dr. Edward Mcgookin's Practice 2

300 Centerville Rd Ste 110

Warwick, RI 02886

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What hospitals are Dr. Mcgookin affiliated with?

Castle Connolly Top Hospital

This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

Dr. Mcgookin has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

Rhode Island Hospital,Providence, RI

Ranked in 2 Procedures

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

Dr. Mcgookin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427045905.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgookin?

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

What is Dr. Edward Mcgookin's specialty?

Dr. Mcgookin is a Pediatrician near East Providence, RI.

What does a Pediatrician do?

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.

Is Dr. Edward Mcgookin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

Yes, Dr. Mcgookin is affiliated with Rhode Island Hospital 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

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