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Dr. Dionne Palmer, MD

Norfolk, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palmer, Pediatrician in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Dionne Palmer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Norfolk, VA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Palmer graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine and completed her residency at Eastern Va Med Sch, Pediatrics. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (757) 668-7835.

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

    • Residency: Eastern Va Med Sch, Pediatrics | Eastern Virginia Med School/Children's Hospital Of The King's Daughters | Eastern Virginia Medical School Program

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

    Is Dr. Palmer board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Dionne Palmer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Palmer typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism
    • Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Reading Disability
    • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading
    • Reading Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F810: Specific reading disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Palmer typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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)

    Also known as:

    • Speech Sound Production Evaluation
    • Articulation assessment
    • Phonological process evaluation
    • Apraxia of speech assessment
    • Dysarthria evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);

    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

    Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-7835 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in Norfolk, VA?

    Dr. Palmer in Norfolk, 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

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Dionne Palmer's Primary Practice

    601 Childrens Ln

    Norfolk, VA 23507

    (757) 668-7835

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    Dr. Dionne Palmer's Practice 2

    3960 Virginia Beach Blvd

    Virginia Beach, VA 23452

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    Dr. Dionne Palmer's Practice 3

    6425 Richmond Rd

    Williamsburg, VA 23188

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

    Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154346179.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?

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

    What is Dr. Dionne Palmer's specialty?

    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 Dr. Dionne Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palmer is affiliated with Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Obici Hospital 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 Dr. Dionne Palmer accepting new patients in Norfolk, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Dionne Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Dionne Palmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (757) 668-7835 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dionne Palmer?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (757) 668-7835 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Palmer's offices are located in Norfolk, VA, Virginia Beach, VA, and Williamsburg, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Dionne Palmer have?

    Dr. Dionne Palmer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.