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Dr. Sangeetha Vimal, MD

Pediatrician

Frederick, MD

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Vimal, Pediatrician in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Sangeetha Vimal, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Frederick, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 19 years. Dr. Vimal is fluent in English, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Vimal’s office at (301) 694-0606.

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

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal L. Nehru Medical College J.N. Medical College (J.L.N. Medical College) Karnatak University

    What languages does Dr. Vimal speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Tamil

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Vimal 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. Vimal. 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:

    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sangeetha Vimal may include:

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

    Does Dr. Vimal accept my insurance?

    Dr. Vimal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 694-0606 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Vimal accept in Frederick, MD?

    Dr. Vimal in Frederick, 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

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Vimal's office located?

    Dr. Sangeetha Vimal's Primary Practice

    87 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 101

    Frederick, MD 21702

    (301) 694-0606

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    Dr. Sangeetha Vimal's Practice 2

    20400 Observation Dr Ste 205

    Germantown, MD 20876

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    What hospitals are Dr. Vimal affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Vimal has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens National Hospital,Washington, DC
    Holy Cross Germantown Hospital,Germantown, MD

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

    Dr. Vimal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1659536860.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Vimal?

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

    What is Dr. Sangeetha Vimal's specialty?

    Dr. Vimal is a Pediatrician near Frederick, MD.

    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. Sangeetha Vimal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Vimal is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Frederick Health 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

    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. Sangeetha Vimal accepting new patients in Frederick, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Sangeetha Vimal is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sangeetha Vimal offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Vimal's office at (301) 694-0606 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sangeetha Vimal?

    Please contact Dr. Vimal's office at (301) 694-0606 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Vimal's office located?

    Dr. Vimal's offices are located in Frederick, MD and Germantown, MD.