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Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest, MD
Paterson, NJ
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Amadasu Kest, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest, MD is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Amadasu Kest graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Amadasu Kest is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amadasu Kest’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amadasu Kest’s office.
Where did Dr. Amadasu Kest go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Amadasu Kest board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Amadasu Kest speak?
Dr. Amadasu Kest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Amadasu Kest treat?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Dr. Amadasu Kest 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. Amadasu Kest. 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:
- Exposure to HIV
- HIV
- HIV contact
- Suspected HIV exposure
- Human immunodeficiency virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z206: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Congenital Syphilis
- Syphilis
- Infant Syphilis
- Syphilis in Newborns
- Syphilis Passed from Mother to Baby
ICD-10 Codes:
- A509: Congenital syphilis, unspecified
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
- Localized Ruptured Appendix
- Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Bacterial Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Lung Infection (Bacterial)
- Community-acquired Pneumonia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J159: Unspecified bacterial pneumonia
Also known as:
- Hepatitis Exposure
- Hepatitis
- Viral Hepatitis contact
- Suspected Hepatitis infection
- Hepatitis virus exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z205: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to viral hepatitis
Also known as:
- Newborn Bacterial Sepsis
- Bacterial Infection
- Sepsis
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant bacterial sepsis
- Blood infection in newborns
- Neonatal bacterial sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P369: Bacterial sepsis of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis Around the Eye
- Eye Infection
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Eye Area Cellulitis
- Bacterial Eye Infection
- Periorbital Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03213: Periorbital cellulitis
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- HIV Screening Test
- HIV Test
- AIDS Test
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z114: Encounter for screening for human immunodeficiency virus [HIV]
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Peritonsillar Abscess
- Abscess
- Quinsy
- Throat abscess
- Tonsil infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J36: Peritonsillar abscess
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Which procedures does Dr. Amadasu Kest perform as a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
As a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amadasu Kest's office.
Does Dr. Amadasu Kest accept my insurance?
Dr. Amadasu Kest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Amadasu Kest accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Amadasu Kest in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicaid
Mercy Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Amadasu Kest's office located?
What is Dr. Amadasu Kest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Amadasu Kest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508803420.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amadasu Kest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Amadasu Kest
What is Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest's specialty?
Dr. Amadasu Kest is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist near Paterson, NJ. A pediatrician trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases in children. This specialist utilizes their expertise to improve outcomes for pediatric infections, particularly those with complicated courses, underlying conditions that increase the risk of unusual or severe infections, ambiguous diagnoses, rare diseases, and complex or investigational treatments. Contact Dr. Amadasu Kest to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Amadasu Kest is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist?
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Is Helen Amadasu Kest accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Amadasu Kest's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Amadasu Kest?
Please contact Dr. Amadasu Kest's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest have?
Dr. Helen Amadasu Kest is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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