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Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter, MD

Newport News, VA

17 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Brown Hunter, Pediatrician in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 17 years and is board certified. Dr. Brown Hunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brown Hunter’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown Hunter’s office at (706) 788-2127.

    What languages does Dr. Brown Hunter speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brown Hunter treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brown Hunter 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. Brown Hunter. 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)
    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, 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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    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:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
    • RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
    • RSV immune prevention
    • Preventive RSV treatment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Which procedures does Dr. Brown Hunter perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Brown Hunter's office.

    Does Dr. Brown Hunter accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brown Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 788-2127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Brown Hunter accept in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Brown Hunter in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Cigna

    • Continental Benefits

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Brown Hunter's office located?

    Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter's Primary Practice

    895 City Center Blvd Ste 200

    Newport News, VA 23606

    (706) 788-2127

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    Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter's Practice 2

    11 Charlie Morris Rd

    Colbert, GA 30628

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    Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter's Practice 3

    1370 W D St

    North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

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

    Dr. Brown Hunter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962513473.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brown Hunter?

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

    What is Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter's specialty?

    Dr. Brown Hunter is a Pediatrician near Newport News, VA. 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. Brown Hunter to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Brown Hunter is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital, Riverside Regional 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 Nakeshia Brown Hunter accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nakeshia Brown Hunter offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brown Hunter's office at (706) 788-2127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nakeshia Brown Hunter?

    Please contact Dr. Brown Hunter's office at (706) 788-2127 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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