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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. She has been practicing for over 17 years. Dr. Brown Hunter is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brown Hunter’s office at (336) 651-8100.
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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Brown Hunter typically 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. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, 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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Brown Hunter typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brown Hunter 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
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
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Brown Hunter accept my insurance?
Dr. Brown Hunter accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 651-8100 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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
(336) 651-8100
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.
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. 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, Sentara Williamsburg 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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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 (336) 651-8100 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 (336) 651-8100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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