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Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit, MD

Pediatrician

Watertown, NY

Accepting patients
Online booking

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Basit, Pediatrician in Watertown, NY?

    Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Watertown, NY. Dr. Basit is fluent in English and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Basit’s office at (315) 782-9450.

    What languages does Dr. Basit speak?

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

    • English
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Basit typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Basit 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. Basit. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    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:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Basit typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit may include:

    Please contact Dr. Basit's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Basit accept my insurance?

    Dr. Basit accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 782-9450 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Basit accept in Watertown, NY?

    Dr. Basit in Watertown, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Basit's office located?

    Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit's Primary Practice

    238 Arsenal St

    Watertown, NY 13601

    (315) 782-9450

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit?

    Dr. Basit has appointments available at her Watertown, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

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

    Dr. Basit's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104145010.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Basit?

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

    What is Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit's specialty?

    Dr. Basit is a Pediatrician near Watertown, NY.

    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 Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Basit is affiliated with Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - New Brunswick, Hackensack Meridian Jfk University 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 Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit accepting new patients in Watertown, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Basit, or call (315) 782-9450 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Farhana Abdul Basit?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Basit, or call (315) 782-9450 for more information.

    Where is Dr. Basit's office located?

    Dr. Basit's office is located in Watertown, NY.