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Dr. Helen Nunez, MD

Elizabeth, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nunez, Pediatrician in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Dr. Helen Nunez, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Elizabeth, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nunez completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Nunez is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nunez’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nunez’s office at (908) 659-9200.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Pediatrics | U Med Dent Nj-Nj Med Sch/U Hosp & Hackensack Med Ctr

    • Medical School: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch- Newark Nj

    Is Dr. Nunez board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Nunez, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nunez speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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 here.

    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:

    • Screening for Other Viral Disease
    • Health Screening
    • Other Viral Infection Screening
    • Miscellaneous Virus Test
    • Non-COVID Viral Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases

    Also known as:

    • Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
    • Movement Disorder
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
    • Muscle and Joint Problems
    • Bone and Muscle Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system

    Also known as:

    • Other Musculoskeletal Deformity at Birth
    • Birth Defects
    • Congenital Bone Deformity
    • Congenital Muscle Deformity
    • Birth Defect of Bones or Muscles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q688: Other specified congenital musculoskeletal deformities

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Disorder
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Abnormal Auditory Perceptions
    • Ear Problems
    • Hearing Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H93299: Other abnormal auditory perceptions, unspecified ear

    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

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nunez 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. Nunez. 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 here.

    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

    Does Dr. Nunez accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nunez accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 659-9200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nunez accept in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Dr. Nunez in Elizabeth, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Horizon Mutual Holdings

    • Medicaid

    • Oscar Health

    • State of New Jersey

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Nunez's office located?

    Dr. Helen Nunez's Primary Practice

    435 Elmora Ave

    Elizabeth, NJ 07208

    (908) 659-9200

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    Dr. Helen Nunez's Practice 2

    220 Passaic St

    Passaic, NJ 07055

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

    Dr. Nunez's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821050816.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nunez?

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

    What is Dr. Helen Nunez's specialty?

    Dr. Nunez is a Pediatrician near Elizabeth, NJ.

    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. Helen Nunez affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nunez is affiliated with Englewood Hospital, Holy Name Medical Center 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 Helen Nunez accepting new patients in Elizabeth, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Helen Nunez is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Helen Nunez offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (908) 659-9200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Helen Nunez?

    Please contact Dr. Nunez's office at (908) 659-9200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Helen Nunez have?

    Dr. Helen Nunez is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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