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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Alexander, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Clinton, MD?
Dr. Vanaja Alexander, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Clinton, MD. She is board certified. Dr. Alexander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Alexander’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Alexander’s office at (202) 444-8569.
Is Dr. Alexander board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Vanaja Alexander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Alexander speak?
Dr. Alexander and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alexander typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Alexander 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. Alexander. 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:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Large for Gestational Age Baby
- Birth Weight
- LGA baby
- Heavy for gestational age newborn
- Baby born too big
ICD-10 Codes:
- P081: Other heavy for gestational age newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Suspected Infection Ruled Out
- Newborn Screening
- No newborn infection found
- Infant infectious disease cleared
- Newborn sepsis ruled out
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z051: Observation and evaluation of newborn for suspected infectious condition ruled out
Also known as:
- Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Temporary fast breathing in infants
- Wet lung syndrome in newborns
- Transient tachypnea of newborn
ICD-10 Codes:
- P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn
Also known as:
- Infant of Diabetic Mother Syndrome
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- IDM syndrome
- Baby of diabetic mom
- Newborn affected by maternal diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- P701: Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Alexander typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vanaja Alexander may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Alexander accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-8569 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Alexander accept in Clinton, MD?
Dr. Alexander in Clinton, MD 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
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Alexander's office located?
Dr. Vanaja Alexander's Primary Practice
7503 Surratts Rd
Clinton, MD 20735
(202) 444-8569
What is Dr. Alexander's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Alexander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1538496807.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Alexander?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Alexander
What is Dr. Vanaja Alexander's specialty?
Dr. Alexander is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Clinton, MD.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Vanaja Alexander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Alexander is affiliated with Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vanaja Alexander accepting new patients in Clinton, MD?
Yes, Dr. Vanaja Alexander is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vanaja Alexander offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (202) 444-8569 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vanaja Alexander?
Please contact Dr. Alexander's office at (202) 444-8569 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vanaja Alexander have?
Dr. Vanaja Alexander is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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