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Dr. Claudia Lares Romero, MD

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Pediatrician, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Rockville, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lares Romero, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Claudia Lares Romero, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD. Dr. Lares Romero is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lares Romero’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lares Romero’s office at (240) 826-7550.

    What languages does Dr. Lares Romero speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lares Romero typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Lares Romero 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. Lares Romero. 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Shortness of Breath
    • Breathing Problems
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Breathlessness
    • Dyspnea

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0602: Shortness of breath

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Head Injury
    • Head Injuries
    • Head Trauma
    • Cranial Injury
    • Brain Injury

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Croup
    • Throat Disorder
    • Acute Laryngitis
    • Laryngotracheobronchitis
    • Barking Cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • Coronavirus Disease 2019
    • SARS-CoV-2 Infection
    • Novel Coronavirus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • U071: COVID-19

    What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Lares Romero typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Claudia Lares Romero may include:

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

    Does Dr. Lares Romero accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lares Romero accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 826-7550 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lares Romero accept in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Lares Romero in Rockville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Riverside Health

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    Where is Dr. Lares Romero's office located?

    Dr. Claudia Lares Romero's Primary Practice

    9901 Medical Center Dr

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (240) 826-7550

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

    Dr. Lares Romero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053567313.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lares Romero?

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

    What is Dr. Claudia Lares Romero's specialty?

    Dr. Lares Romero is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Rockville, MD.

    What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?

    A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.

    Is Dr. Claudia Lares Romero affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lares Romero is affiliated with Suburban Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Claudia Lares Romero accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Claudia Lares Romero is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Claudia Lares Romero offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lares Romero's office at (240) 826-7550 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Claudia Lares Romero?

    Please contact Dr. Lares Romero's office at (240) 826-7550 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Lares Romero's office located?

    Dr. Lares Romero's office is located in Rockville, MD.