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Dr. Kweku Sam, MD

Middlebury, CT

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sam, Pediatrician in Middlebury, CT?

    Dr. Kweku Sam, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Middlebury, CT. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Sam graduated from University of Connecticut School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Sam is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sam’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sam’s office at (203) 759-0666.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | University Ct Med School

    • Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry | University of Connecticut School of Medicine | University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry

    Is Dr. Sam board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Kweku Sam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Sam speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sam treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    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:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Sam perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sam 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. Sam. 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:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Screening Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Pure Tone Air Screening
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Audiometry Screening
    • Adult Hearing Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only

    Does Dr. Sam accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 759-0666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sam accept in Middlebury, CT?

    Dr. Sam in Middlebury, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Other TPA

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sam's office located?

    Dr. Kweku Sam's Primary Practice

    1625 Straits Tpke

    Middlebury, CT 06762

    (203) 759-0666

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

    Dr. Sam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093789406.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sam?

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

    What is Dr. Kweku Sam's specialty?

    Dr. Sam is a Pediatrician near Middlebury, CT. 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. Sam to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kweku Sam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sam is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, MidState Medical Center, 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Kweku Sam accepting new patients in Middlebury, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Kweku Sam is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kweku Sam offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (203) 759-0666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kweku Sam?

    Please contact Dr. Sam's office at (203) 759-0666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Kweku Sam have?

    Dr. Kweku Sam is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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