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Who is Dr. Kiker, Pediatrician in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Karla Kiker, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Corpus Christi, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Kiker is fluent in English, Chinese, Creoles and pidgins, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kiker’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kiker’s office at (508) 679-8111.
Where did Dr. Kiker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Nicaragua
What languages does Dr. Kiker speak?
Dr. Kiker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
Creoles and pidgins
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kiker treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kiker 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. Kiker. 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)
- Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
- Newborn Exam
- Infant Checkup
- Post-Birth Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
- Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Health Checkup
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
- Lung Disease
- Lung infection
- Chest infection
- Acute respiratory infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J22: Unspecified acute lower respiratory infection
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Which procedures does Dr. Kiker perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Karla Kiker 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. Kiker's office.
Does Dr. Kiker accept my insurance?
Dr. Kiker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (508) 679-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kiker accept in Corpus Christi, TX?
Dr. Kiker in Corpus Christi, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Christus Health Plan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Driscoll Health Plan
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
State of Texas
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kiker's office located?
Dr. Karla Kiker's Primary Practice
14041 Northwest Blvd Ste 1
Corpus Christi, TX 78410
(508) 679-8111
What is Dr. Kiker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kiker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174511265.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kiker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kiker
What is Dr. Karla Kiker's specialty?
Dr. Kiker is a Pediatrician near Corpus Christi, TX. 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. Kiker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Karla Kiker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kiker is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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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Is Karla Kiker accepting new patients in Corpus Christi, TX?
Yes, Dr. Karla Kiker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karla Kiker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kiker's office at (508) 679-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karla Kiker?
Please contact Dr. Kiker's office at (508) 679-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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