34 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Knight, Pediatrician in Fitchburg, MA?
Dr. Lynette Knight, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fitchburg, MA. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Knight graduated from University of California and completed her residency at Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Knight is fluent in English, Greek, Modern (1453-), Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Knight’s office at (978) 342-4437.
Where did Dr. Knight go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Boston City Hosp, Pediatrics | Boston Medical Center | Children's Hospital Boston Program
Medical School: University of Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | University of California
Is Dr. Knight board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Lynette Knight, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Knight speak?
Dr. Knight and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Portuguese
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Knight typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:
- Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
- Long-term Child Feeding Problem
- Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
- Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
Also known as:
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- SMA
- Progressive Muscle Weakness
- Motor Neuron Degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- G129: Spinal muscular atrophy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Knight typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Knight 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. Knight. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
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. Knight accept my insurance?
Dr. Knight accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 342-4437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Knight accept in Fitchburg, MA?
Dr. Knight in Fitchburg, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Knight's office located?
What is Dr. Knight's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Knight's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740238096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Knight?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Knight
What is Dr. Lynette Knight's specialty?
Dr. Knight is a Pediatrician near Fitchburg, MA.
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. Lynette Knight affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Knight is affiliated with Emerson Health 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 Lynette Knight accepting new patients in Fitchburg, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lynette Knight is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lynette Knight offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (978) 342-4437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lynette Knight?
Please contact Dr. Knight's office at (978) 342-4437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lynette Knight have?
Dr. Lynette Knight is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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