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Dr. Yetunde Bucknor, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bucknor, Pediatrician in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Yetunde Bucknor, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Bucknor is fluent in English and Yoruba, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bucknor’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bucknor’s office at (217) 877-9117.

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

    • Medical School: University of Ilorin Medical School,Nigeria,,Nigeria

    What languages does Dr. Bucknor speak?

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

    • English

    • Yoruba

    What conditions does Dr. Bucknor treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Bucknor 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. Bucknor. 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.

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Adolescent Development Checkup
    • Teen Development
    • Teen development exam
    • Puberty checkup
    • Adolescent growth assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z003: Encounter for examination for adolescent development state

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    Also known as:

    • HIV Screening Test
    • HIV Test
    • AIDS Test
    • Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Bucknor perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Yetunde Bucknor may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Bucknor's office.

    Does Dr. Bucknor accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bucknor accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (217) 877-9117 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bucknor accept in Gaithersburg, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Colorado

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bucknor's office located?

    Dr. Yetunde Bucknor's Primary Practice

    220 Girard St Ste 100

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    (217) 877-9117

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    Dr. Yetunde Bucknor's Practice 2

    2905 N Main St

    Decatur, IL 62526

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

    Dr. Bucknor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043320815.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bucknor?

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

    What is Dr. Yetunde Bucknor's specialty?

    Dr. Bucknor is a Pediatrician near Gaithersburg, MD. 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. Contact Dr. Bucknor to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Yetunde Bucknor affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bucknor is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove 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

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    Is Yetunde Bucknor accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Yetunde Bucknor is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yetunde Bucknor offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bucknor's office at (217) 877-9117 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Yetunde Bucknor?

    Please contact Dr. Bucknor's office at (217) 877-9117 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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