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Dr. Christopher Patestos, MD

Pediatrician

Toms River, NJ

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Patestos, Pediatrician in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Christopher Patestos, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ. He has been practicing for over 23 years. Dr. Patestos graduated from University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine. Dr. Patestos is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Patestos’s office at (732) 255-7553.

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

    • Medical School: University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns | University of Medicineicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Patestos speak?

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

    • English
    • Greek, Modern (1453-)
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Patestos 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. Patestos. 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    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:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Christopher Patestos may include:

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

    Does Dr. Patestos accept my insurance?

    Dr. Patestos accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 255-7553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Patestos accept in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Patestos in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • EmblemHealth

    • Independence Health Group

    • MultiPlan Corporation

    • Oscar Health

    • Other TPA

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    Where is Dr. Patestos' office located?

    Dr. Christopher Patestos' Primary Practice

    1314 Hooper Ave Bldg 12ND

    Toms River, NJ 08753

    (732) 255-7553

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

    Dr. Patestos's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780672832.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Patestos?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Patestos's specialty?

    Dr. Patestos is a Pediatrician near Toms River, NJ.

    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. Christopher Patestos affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Patestos is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger-Bloomsburg Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

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    Is Dr. Christopher Patestos accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Patestos is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Patestos offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Patestos' office at (732) 255-7553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Patestos?

    Please contact Dr. Patestos' office at (732) 255-7553 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Patestos' office located?

    Dr. Patestos' office is located in Toms River, NJ.