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Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD

Dr. Lynne Huffman, MD

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

    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. She is board certified. 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. 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 as a 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 a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician like Dr. Huffman typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician like Dr. Huffman typically perform?

    As a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician, Dr. Huffman 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. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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

    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

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Other Provider Networks

    • Santa Cruz County

    • State of California

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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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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    What hospitals are Dr. Huffman affiliated with?

    Dr. Huffman has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford,Palo Alto, CA

    Recognitions

    Publications

    • Hospitalizations of Children with Autism Increased from 1999 to 2009, 2014

    • Research Training of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Fellows, 2013

    • Tetrahydrobiopterin as a treatment for autism spectrum disorders, 2013

    • Predictors of Hospitalization After an Emergency Department Visit for California Youths With, 2012

    • Missed Opportunities in the Referral of High-Risk Infants to Early Intervention, 2012

    • Magement of Symptoms in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders, 2011

    • Executive function is associated with social competence in preschool, 2014

    • Associations Between First-Time Expectant Women's Representations of Attachment, 2013

    • Improving Healthy Eating in Families With a Toddler at Risk for Overweight, 2012

    • Activation During Observed Parent-Child Interactions with Anxious Youths: A Pilot Study, 2011

    • Tetrahydrobiopterin as a Novel Therapeutic Intervention for Autism, 2010

    • Children with Special Health Care Needs, 2010

    • Variation in Specialty Care Hospitalization for Children With Chronic Conditions in California, 2010

    • Examining Depressive Symptoms and Use of Counseling in the Past Year Among Filipino and Non, 2010

    • Pilot study of medical-legal partnership to address social and legal needs of patients., 2010

    • Impact of Maged Care on Publicly Insured Children with Special Health Care Needs, 2010

    • Lessons learned from a community, 2010

    • Emphasizing Cultural Competence in Evaluation A Process-Oriented Approach, 2009

    • Physiological Correlates of Social Avoidance Behavior in Children, 2009

    • Is Child Psychiatric Service Different When Provided by Attendings Versus Clinicians-in-Training?, 2008

    • Filipino child health in the United States: do health and health care disparities exist?, 2007

    • Psychometric properties of the Peer Interactions in Primary School (PIPS) Questionire, 2007

    • A Critical Alysis of Care Coordition Strategies for Children, 2007

    • Provider recognition of psychosocial problems in low-income Latino children, 2006

    • Filipino American families and intergeneratiol communication about sex., 2006

    • Are residents ready for self, 2005

    • Heart rate correlates of attachment status in young mothers and their infants, 2005

    • Practitioners' attitudes toward the use of treatment progress, 2004

    • Patterns of agreement between parent and child ratings of emotiol and behavioral problems, 2004

    • School reintegration for children in different phases of serious illness, 2004

    • Use of the pediatric symptom checklist in a low-income, Mexican American population, 2003

    • Effects of a videotape to increase use of poison control centers by low-income, 2003

    • Family environment and cognitive abilities in girls with fragile-X syndrome, 2002

    • Genetic and environmental influences on the cognitive outcomes of children with fragile X syndrome, 2002

    • Learning culture and outcomes measurement practices in community agencies, 2002

    • The Child Abuse Potential inventory and pregncy outcome in expectant adolescent mothers, 2001

    • Identifying characteristics of older, 2001

    • Poor adolescent expectant mothers: Can we assess their potential for child abuse?, 2001

    • Prescribing books for immigrant children, 2000

    • Cortisol and social stressors in children with fragile X: A pilot study, 2000

    • Mothers' and fathers' perceptions of three year olds' attachment behavior, 2000

    • Infant temperament and cardiac vagal tone: Assessments at twelve weeks of age, 1998

    • Epilogue: Bridging the gap between research on attachment and psychopathology, 1996

    • FOLIC-ACID IN NEURODEVELOPMENT AND CHILD-PSYCHIATRY, 1994

    • INFANT CRY ACOUSTICS AND MATERL RATINGS OF TEMPERAMENT, 1994

    • DYADIC DISTRESS MAGEMENT PREDICTS SUBSEQUENT SECURITY OF ATTACHMENT, 1993

    What is Dr. Huffman's NPI number?A 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?

    What does a Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician do?

    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.

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

    No, Dr. 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

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    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Lynne Huffman?

    Please contact Dr. Huffman's office at (650) 497-8000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Huffman's office located?

    Dr. Huffman's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lynne Huffman have?

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