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Dr. Francisco Silva, MD

Summit, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Silva, Pediatrician in Summit, NJ?

    Dr. Francisco Silva, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Summit, NJ with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Silva graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine. Dr. Silva is fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Silva’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Silva’s office at (908) 273-1112.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Silva?

    Dr. Francisco Silva, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Silva empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Summit/NJ community, Dr. Silva is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Silva speak?

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

    • English

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Silva treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Silva 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. Silva. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection Exposure
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Disease Contact
    • Suspected Viral Infection
    • Exposure to Viruses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20828: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other viral communicable diseases

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Feeding Problems
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Infant and Newborn Nutrition
    • Infant Feeding Difficulties
    • Newborn Eating Issues
    • Neonatal Feeding Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P929: Feeding problem of newborn, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    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:

    • 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:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    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:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Silva perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Francisco Silva may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Silva's office.

    Does Dr. Silva accept my insurance?

    Dr. Silva accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (908) 273-1112 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Silva accept in Summit, NJ?

    Dr. Silva in Summit, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Nippon Life Benefits

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Tall Tree Administrators

    • Trustmark Insurance Company

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Silva's office located?

    Dr. Francisco Silva's Primary Practice

    33 Overlook Rd Ste 101

    Summit, NJ 07901

    (908) 273-1112

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    Dr. Francisco Silva's Practice 2

    1119 Raritan Rd Ste 2

    Clark, NJ 07066

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

    Dr. Silva's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1548529282.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Silva?

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

    What is Dr. Francisco Silva's specialty?

    Dr. Silva is a Pediatrician near Summit, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Silva to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Francisco Silva affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Silva is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center, Overlook 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore 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 Francisco Silva accepting new patients in Summit, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Francisco Silva is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Francisco Silva offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (908) 273-1112 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Francisco Silva?

    Please contact Dr. Silva's office at (908) 273-1112 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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