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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Somers, Pediatrician in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Kara Somers, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Richmond, VA. She is board certified. Dr. Somers graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond and completed her residency at McV Pediatric Residency Program. Dr. Somers is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Somers’s office at (804) 828-2647.
Where did Dr. Somers go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: McV Pediatric Residency Program
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond
Is Dr. Somers board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Kara Somers, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Somers speak?
Dr. Somers and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Somers typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Somers 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. Somers. 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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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)
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Somers typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Somers performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Somers. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Somers accept my insurance?
Dr. Somers accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (804) 828-2647 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Somers accept in Richmond, VA?
Dr. Somers in Richmond, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Oscar Health
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Where is Dr. Somers' office located?
What is Dr. Somers's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Somers's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174594246.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Somers?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Somers
What is Dr. Kara Somers's specialty?
Dr. Somers is a Pediatrician near Richmond, VA.
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. Kara Somers affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Somers is affiliated with Vcu Medical Center North Hospital, Johnston-Willis 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
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Is Kara Somers accepting new patients in Richmond, VA?
Yes, Dr. Kara Somers is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kara Somers offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Somers's office at (804) 828-2647 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kara Somers?
Please contact Dr. Somers's office at (804) 828-2647 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kara Somers have?
Dr. Kara Somers is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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