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Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Penix, Pediatrician in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD. Dr. Penix is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penix’s office at (202) 483-8196.

    What languages does Dr. Penix speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Penix 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. Penix. 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)
    • 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:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays
    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    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:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix may include:

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

    Does Dr. Penix accept my insurance?

    Dr. Penix accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 483-8196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Penix accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Penix in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Penix's office located?

    Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix's Primary Practice

    344 University Blvd W

    Silver Spring, MD 20901

    (202) 483-8196

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    What hospitals are Dr. Penix affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Penix has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Penix's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083291462.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penix?

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

    What is Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix's specialty?

    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. Stephanie Renee Penix affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Penix is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center 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. Stephanie Renee Penix accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Penix's office at (202) 483-8196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Stephanie Renee Penix?

    Please contact Dr. Penix's office at (202) 483-8196 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Penix's office located?

    Dr. Penix's office is located in Silver Spring, MD.