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Dr. Ann Hellerstein, MD

Pediatrician

Gaithersburg, MD

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hellerstein, Pediatrician in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Ann Hellerstein, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Hellerstein completed her residency at Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Hellerstein is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hellerstein’s office at (301) 258-7265.

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

    • Residency: Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Chldrns Hosp

    • Medical School: University of Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo

    Is Dr. Hellerstein board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Ann Hellerstein, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Hellerstein speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hellerstein 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. Hellerstein. 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:

    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Vision Loss
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Unspecified visual loss
    • Undiagnosed vision problem
    • Sudden vision loss

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H547: Unspecified visual loss

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Vision Examination with Abnormal Findings
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Eye Exam with Issues
    • Abnormal Vision Test
    • Eye Doctor Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0101: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision with abnormal findings

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ann Hellerstein may include:

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

    Does Dr. Hellerstein accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Hellerstein's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Hellerstein's office located?

    Dr. Ann Hellerstein's Primary Practice

    501 N Frederick Ave

    Gaithersburg, MD 20877

    (301) 258-7265

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    Dr. Ann Hellerstein's Practice 2

    18109 Prince Philip Dr Ste 375

    Olney, MD 20832

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

    Dr. Hellerstein's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760555023.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hellerstein?

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

    What is Dr. Ann Hellerstein's specialty?

    Dr. Hellerstein is a Pediatrician near Gaithersburg, MD.

    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. Ann Hellerstein affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Hellerstein is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Ann Hellerstein accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ann Hellerstein is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ann Hellerstein offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hellerstein's office at (301) 258-7265 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ann Hellerstein?

    Please contact Dr. Hellerstein's office at (301) 258-7265 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hellerstein's office located?

    Dr. Hellerstein's offices are located in Gaithersburg, MD and Olney, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ann Hellerstein have?

    Dr. Ann Hellerstein is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.