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Dr. Genevieve Palmer, MD

Pediatrician

Walnut Creek, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Palmer, Pediatrician in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Genevieve Palmer, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Walnut Creek, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Palmer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palmer’s office at (925) 838-7337.

    What languages does Dr. Palmer speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Palmer 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. Palmer. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Acute Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Throat irritation
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R058: Other specified cough
    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Genevieve Palmer may include:

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

    Does Dr. Palmer accept my insurance?

    Dr. Palmer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (925) 838-7337 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Palmer accept in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Dr. Palmer in Walnut Creek, 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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Conifer Health Solutions

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Genevieve Palmer's Primary Practice

    1844 San Miguel Dr Ste 310

    Walnut Creek, CA 94596

    (925) 838-7337

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    Dr. Genevieve Palmer's Practice 2

    1505 Saint Alphonsus Way Ste B

    Alamo, CA 94507

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

    Dr. Palmer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629224175.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palmer?

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

    What is Dr. Genevieve Palmer's specialty?

    Dr. Palmer is a Pediatrician near Walnut Creek, CA.

    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. Genevieve Palmer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Palmer is affiliated with John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, John Muir Health Concord 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. Genevieve Palmer accepting new patients in Walnut Creek, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Genevieve Palmer is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Genevieve Palmer offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (925) 838-7337 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Genevieve Palmer?

    Please contact Dr. Palmer's office at (925) 838-7337 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Palmer's office located?

    Dr. Palmer's offices are located in Walnut Creek, CA and Alamo, CA.