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Dr. Patricia Sandiford, MD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sandiford, Pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Patricia Sandiford, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Sandiford completed her residency at Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics; Howard Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Sandiford is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sandiford’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sandiford’s office at (215) 685-7600.

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

    • Residency: Baylor Coll Of Med, Pediatrics; Howard Univ Hosp, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc

    Is Dr. Sandiford board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Sandiford, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Sandiford speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Sandiford treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sandiford 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. Sandiford. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Which procedures does Dr. Sandiford perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Patricia Sandiford may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sandiford's office.

    Does Dr. Sandiford accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sandiford accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 685-7600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sandiford accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Sandiford in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Capital BlueCross

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Sandiford's office located?

    Dr. Patricia Sandiford's Primary Practice

    555 S 43rd St # 3

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 685-7600

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

    Dr. Sandiford's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033210455.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sandiford?

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

    What is Dr. Patricia Sandiford's specialty?

    Dr. Sandiford is a Pediatrician near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Sandiford to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Patricia Sandiford affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sandiford is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 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 Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Patricia Sandiford accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Patricia Sandiford is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Patricia Sandiford offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sandiford's office at (215) 685-7600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Patricia Sandiford?

    Please contact Dr. Sandiford's office at (215) 685-7600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Patricia Sandiford have?

    Dr. Patricia Sandiford is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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