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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kennedy, Pediatrician in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Karen Kennedy, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Waterbury, CT with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Kennedy completed her residency at Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Kennedy is fluent in English and German, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kennedy’s office at (203) 709-7081.
Where did Dr. Kennedy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Yale New Haven Hosp, Pediatrics | Yale New Haven Hospital
Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma
What languages does Dr. Kennedy speak?
Dr. Kennedy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kennedy typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kennedy 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. Kennedy. 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:
- 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 Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kennedy typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Kennedy 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
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kennedy accept my insurance?
Dr. Kennedy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 709-7081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kennedy accept in Waterbury, CT?
Dr. Kennedy in Waterbury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
National Benefit Fund
State of Connecticut
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kennedy's office located?
Dr. Karen Kennedy's Primary Practice
95 Scovill St Fl 3
Waterbury, CT 06706
(203) 709-7081
What is Dr. Kennedy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kennedy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811976723.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kennedy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kennedy
What is Dr. Karen Kennedy's specialty?
Dr. Kennedy is a Pediatrician near Waterbury, CT.
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 this Dr. Karen Kennedy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kennedy is affiliated with The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Midstate Medical Center, Uconn Health Waterbury 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 Karen Kennedy accepting new patients in Waterbury, CT?
Yes, Dr. Karen Kennedy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Karen Kennedy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office at (203) 709-7081 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Karen Kennedy?
Please contact Dr. Kennedy's office at (203) 709-7081 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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