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Dr. Afser Tasneem, MD

Lewisville, TX

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tasneem, Pediatrician in Lewisville, TX?

    Dr. Afser Tasneem, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lewisville, TX. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Tasneem completed her residency at Mount Sinai Elmhust Hospital. Dr. Tasneem is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tasneem’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tasneem’s office at (469) 293-8561.

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

    • Residency: Mount Sinai Elmhust Hospital

    • Medical School: Mahadevappa Rampure Med Coll, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India

    Is Dr. Tasneem board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Afser Tasneem, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Tasneem speak?

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

    • English

    • Kannada

    What conditions does Dr. Tasneem treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tasneem 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. Tasneem. 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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F800: Phonological disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    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:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Delayed Child Development
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development
    • Developmental delay
    • Slow development in children
    • Milestone delays

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
    • R620: Delayed milestone in childhood

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    What procedures does Dr. Tasneem perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tasneem 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. Tasneem. 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:

    • 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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Tasneem accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tasneem accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (469) 293-8561 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tasneem accept in Lewisville, TX?

    Dr. Tasneem in Lewisville, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Cook Children's

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Healthfirst

    • MedImpact

    • State of Texas

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    Where is Dr. Tasneem's office located?

    Dr. Afser Tasneem's Primary Practice

    541 W Main St Ste 110

    Lewisville, TX 75057

    (469) 293-8561

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

    Dr. Tasneem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770664948.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tasneem?

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

    What is Dr. Afser Tasneem's specialty?

    Dr. Tasneem is a Pediatrician near Lewisville, TX. 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. Tasneem to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Afser Tasneem affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tasneem is affiliated with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound, Medical City Dallas Hospital, Medical City Lewisville Hospital, Medical City Denton Hospital, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas 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

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    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 Afser Tasneem accepting new patients in Lewisville, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Afser Tasneem is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Afser Tasneem offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tasneem's office at (469) 293-8561 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Afser Tasneem?

    Please contact Dr. Tasneem's office at (469) 293-8561 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Afser Tasneem have?

    Dr. Afser Tasneem is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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