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Dr. Colleen Witherell, MD

Wilmington, DE

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    Who is Dr. Witherell, Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Colleen Witherell, MD is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Witherell graduated from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and completed her residency at Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program. Dr. Witherell is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Witherell’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Witherell’s office at (302) 576-5050.

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

    • Residency: Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program

    • Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

    Is Dr. Witherell board certified in Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    Yes, Dr. Colleen Witherell, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Witherell speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Witherell treat?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), Dr. Witherell 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. Witherell. 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:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Birth Control Shot Check-up
    • Birth Control
    • Injectable contraceptive follow-up
    • Depo-Provera monitoring
    • Birth control injection check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive

    Which procedures does Dr. Witherell perform as a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner)?

    As a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner), procedures performed by a Dr. Colleen Witherell may include:

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

    Does Dr. Witherell accept my insurance?

    Dr. Witherell accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 576-5050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Witherell accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Witherell in Wilmington, DE 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

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Delaware

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Witherell's office located?

    Dr. Colleen Witherell's Primary Practice

    1602 Jessup St

    Wilmington, DE 19802

    (302) 576-5050

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    Dr. Colleen Witherell's Practice 2

    1600 Rockland Rd

    Wilmington, DE 19803

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    Dr. Colleen Witherell's Practice 3

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd

    Newark, DE 19718

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

    Dr. Witherell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1396836771.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Witherell?

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

    What is Dr. Colleen Witherell's specialty?

    Dr. Witherell is a Primary Care Specialist (General Practitioner) near Wilmington, DE. A physician specializing in general practice is focused on diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a wide range of illnesses and conditions. Contact Dr. Witherell to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Colleen Witherell affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Witherell is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Nemours Childrens Hospital - Delaware. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Colleen Witherell accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Colleen Witherell is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Colleen Witherell offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Witherell's office at (302) 576-5050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Colleen Witherell?

    Please contact Dr. Witherell's office at (302) 576-5050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Colleen Witherell have?

    Dr. Colleen Witherell is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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