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Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD

Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD

Palo Alto, CA

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    Who is Dr. Huffman, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Huffman graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Children's National Medical Center. Dr. Huffman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Huffman’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Huffman’s office at (650) 497-8000.

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

    • Fellowship: UCSF-Dept of Pediatrics, San Francisco, CA | UCSF-Dept of Pediatrics CA

    • Residency: Children's National Medical Center

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Huffman board certified in Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 2002, American Board of Pediatrics since 1986

    What languages does Dr. Huffman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Huffman treat?

    As a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Huffman 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. Huffman. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Personal Health Risks
    • Other health risk factors
    • Specific personal risks
    • Individual health concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9189: Other specified personal risk factors, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • ADD
    • Inattentive ADHD
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F900: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly inattentive type
    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Other Developmental Disabilities
    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Atypical psychological development
    • Unspecified developmental disorder
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F88: Other disorders of psychological development
    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Behavioral Changes
    • Mental Disorder
    • Changes in behavior
    • Unusual appearance
    • Behavioral symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R4689: Other symptoms and signs involving appearance and behavior

    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:

    • Trouble with Attention and Focus
    • Mental Disorder
    • Concentration issues
    • Difficulty focusing
    • Attention deficit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R41840: Attention and concentration deficit

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Learning Disability
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Scholastic Skill Disorder
    • Academic Learning Disorder
    • Developmental Learning Difficulty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F819: Developmental disorder of scholastic skills, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • History of Other Specified Condition
    • Past medical conditions
    • Previous health issues
    • History of other diagnoses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z87898: Personal history of other specified conditions

    Does Dr. Huffman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Huffman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Huffman accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Huffman in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Plan of San Mateo

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Huffman's office located?

    Dr. Lynne Huffman's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Lynne Huffman's Practice 2

    875 Blake Wilbur Dr

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

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    Recognitions

    Publications

    Hospitalizations of Children with Autism Increased from 1999 to 2009

    JOURL OF AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS, 2014

    Research Training of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellows

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2013

    Tetrahydrobiopterin as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders

    Jourl of child and adolescent psychopharmacology, 2013

    Predictors of Hospitalization After an Emergency Department Visit for California Youths With

    PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, 2012

    Missed Opportunities in the Referral of High-Risk Infants to Early Intervention

    PEDIATRICS, 2012

    Magement of Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2011

    Executive function is associated with social competence in preschool

    Early human development, 2014

    Associations Between First-Time Expectant Women's Representations of Attachment

    Child development, 2013

    Improving Healthy Eating in Families With a Toddler at Risk for Overweight

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2012

    Activation During Observed Parent-Child Interactions with Anxious Youths: A Pilot Study

    JOURL OF PSYCHOPATHOLOGY AND BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT, 2011

    Tetrahydrobiopterin as a Novel Therapeutic Intervention for Autism

    NEUROTHERAPEUTICS, 2010

    Children with Special Health Care Needs

    MATERL AND CHILD HEALTH JOURL, 2010

    Variation in Specialty Care Hospitalization for Children With Chronic Conditions in California

    PEDIATRICS, 2010

    Examining Depressive Symptoms and Use of Counseling in the Past Year Among Filipino and Non

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2010

    Pilot study of medical-legal partnership to address social and legal needs of patients.

    Jourl of health care for the poor and underserved, 2010

    Impact of Maged Care on Publicly Insured Children with Special Health Care Needs

    ACADEMIC PEDIATRICS, 2010

    Lessons learned from a community

    Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and a, 2010

    Emphasizing Cultural Competence in Evaluation A Process-Oriented Approach

    AMERICAN JOURL OF EVALUATION, 2009

    Physiological Correlates of Social Avoidance Behavior in Children

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2009

    Is Child Psychiatric Service Different When Provided by Attendings Versus Clinicians-in-Training?

    ACADEMIC PSYCHIATRY, 2008

    Filipino child health in the United States: do health and health care disparities exist?

    Preventing chronic disease, 2007

    Psychometric properties of the Peer Interactions in Primary School (PIPS) Questionire

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2007

    A Critical Alysis of Care Coordition Strategies for Children

    AHRQ Technical Reviews, 2007

    Provider recognition of psychosocial problems in low-income Latino children

    JOURL OF HEALTH CARE FOR THE POOR AND UNDERSERVED, 2006

    Filipino American families and intergeneratiol communication about sex.

    Ambulatory pediatrics, 2006

    Are residents ready for self

    AMBULATORY PEDIATRICS, 2005

    Heart rate correlates of attachment status in young mothers and their infants

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2005

    Practitioners' attitudes toward the use of treatment progress

    EVALUATION & THE HEALTH PROFESSIONS, 2004

    Patterns of agreement between parent and child ratings of emotiol and behavioral problems

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2004

    School reintegration for children in different phases of serious illness

    JOURL OF SCHOOL HEALTH, 2004

    Use of the pediatric symptom checklist in a low-income, Mexican American population

    ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 2003

    Effects of a videotape to increase use of poison control centers by low-income

    PEDIATRICS, 2003

    Family environment and cognitive abilities in girls with fragile-X syndrome

    JOURL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 2002

    Genetic and environmental influences on the cognitive outcomes of children with fragile X syndrome

    JOURL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY, 2002

    Learning culture and outcomes measurement practices in community agencies

    AMERICAN JOURL OF EVALUATION, 2002

    The Child Abuse Potential inventory and pregncy outcome in expectant adolescent mothers

    CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT, 2001

    Identifying characteristics of older

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2001

    Poor adolescent expectant mothers: Can we assess their potential for child abuse?

    JOURL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH, 2001

    Prescribing books for immigrant children

    ARCHIVES OF PEDIATRICS & ADOLESCENT MEDICINE, 2000

    Cortisol and social stressors in children with fragile X: A pilot study

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2000

    Mothers' and fathers' perceptions of three year olds' attachment behavior

    JOURL OF DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS, 2000

    Infant temperament and cardiac vagal tone: Assessments at twelve weeks of age

    CHILD DEVELOPMENT, 1998

    Epilogue: Bridging the gap between research on attachment and psychopathology

    JOURL OF CONSULTING AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY, 1996

    FOLIC-ACID IN NEURODEVELOPMENT AND CHILD-PSYCHIATRY

    PROGRESS IN NEURO-PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BIOLOGICAL PSYCHIATRY, 1994

    INFANT CRY ACOUSTICS AND MATERL RATINGS OF TEMPERAMENT

    INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT, 1994

    DYADIC DISTRESS MAGEMENT PREDICTS SUBSEQUENT SECURITY OF ATTACHMENT

    INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT, 1993

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

    Dr. Huffman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770803538.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Huffman?

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

    What is Dr. Lynne Huffman's specialty?

    Dr. Huffman is a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA. A developmental-behavioral specialist is a pediatrician with advanced training and experience focused on promoting the optimal development of children and families through research, education, clinical care, and advocacy. This physician plays a key role in preventing, diagnosing, and managing developmental challenges and problematic behaviors in children, as well as addressing family dysfunctions that may hinder children's development. Contact Dr. Huffman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lynne Huffman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Huffman is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician?

    Explore Developmental-Behavioral 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 Lynne Huffman accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Lynne Huffman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lynne Huffman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lynne Huffman?

    Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lynne Huffman have?

    Dr. Lynne Huffman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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