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Dr. Barbara Gaines, MD

Pediatrician

East Providence, RI

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

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

    Dr. Barbara Gaines, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in East Providence, RI. She is board certified. Dr. Gaines graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Gaines is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaines’s office at (401) 421-6481.

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

    • Residency: Univ Hlth Ctr Of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Surgery-Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, Surgery Critical Care-Surgery; Vanderbilt Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Rhode Island Hospital Lifespan | Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program

    • Medical School: University of Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va | State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook | State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Gaines board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Gaines, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Gaines speak?

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

    • English
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gaines 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. Gaines. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Barbara Gaines may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gaines accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaines accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (401) 421-6481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaines accept in East Providence, RI?

    Dr. Gaines in East Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

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    Where is Dr. Gaines' office located?

    Dr. Barbara Gaines' Primary Practice

    900 Warren Ave Ste 200

    East Providence, RI 02914

    (401) 421-6481

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

    Dr. Gaines's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366439895.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaines?

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

    What is Dr. Barbara Gaines's specialty?

    Dr. Gaines 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. Barbara Gaines affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaines is affiliated with Riverside Walter Reed 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Barbara Gaines accepting new patients in East Providence, RI?

    Yes, Dr. Barbara Gaines is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Barbara Gaines offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaines' office at (401) 421-6481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Barbara Gaines?

    Please contact Dr. Gaines' office at (401) 421-6481 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gaines' office located?

    Dr. Gaines' office is located in East Providence, RI.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Gaines have?

    Dr. Barbara Gaines is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.