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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. Dr. Tasneem completed her residency at Mount Sinai Elmhust Hospital. Dr. Tasneem is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. 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 as a 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Tasneem typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tasneem typically 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. 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:

    • 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 Corporation

    • Cook Children's

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • State of Texas

    • Unknown

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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.

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

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

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    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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