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Dr. Nikiesha Forbes, MD

West Palm Beach, FL

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Forbes, Pediatrician in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Nikiesha Forbes, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in West Palm Beach, FL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Forbes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forbes’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forbes’s office at (561) 863-5757.

    What languages does Dr. Forbes speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Forbes treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Forbes 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. Forbes. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
    • Z6851: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, less than 5th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Caregiver Refused Vaccination for Patient
    • Caregiver vaccine refusal
    • Parental vaccine refusal
    • Guardian refused immunization

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z2882: Immunization not carried out because of caregiver refusal

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, 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:

    • Seasonal Allergies
    • Allergy
    • Hay fever
    • Seasonal allergic rhinitis
    • Pollen allergy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J302: Other seasonal allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Which procedures does Dr. Forbes perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Nikiesha Forbes may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Forbes' office.

    Does Dr. Forbes accept my insurance?

    Dr. Forbes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 863-5757 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Forbes accept in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Dr. Forbes in West Palm Beach, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Humana

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Forbes' office located?

    Dr. Nikiesha Forbes' Primary Practice

    2939 N Military Trl

    West Palm Beach, FL 33409

    (561) 863-5757

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    Dr. Nikiesha Forbes' Practice 2

    10301 Hagen Ranch Rd Bldg A

    Boynton Beach, FL 33437

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

    Dr. Forbes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376774000.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forbes?

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

    What is Dr. Nikiesha Forbes's specialty?

    Dr. Forbes is a Pediatrician near West Palm Beach, FL. 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. Forbes to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Nikiesha Forbes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Forbes is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center - West Palm Beach, Fl, Good Samaritan Medical Center - West Palm Beach 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

    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 Nikiesha Forbes accepting new patients in West Palm Beach, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Nikiesha Forbes is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nikiesha Forbes offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (561) 863-5757 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nikiesha Forbes?

    Please contact Dr. Forbes's office at (561) 863-5757 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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