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Dr. Paul Doherty

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Doherty, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Paul Doherty is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Doherty graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Doherty is fluent in English and Swahili, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Doherty’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Doherty’s office at (202) 483-8196.

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

    • Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Doherty speak?

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

    • English

    • Swahili

    What conditions does Dr. Doherty treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Doherty 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. Doherty. 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:

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Moderate Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Moderate Asthma
    • Regular Moderate Asthma
    • Chronic Moderate Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Moderate Risk for Cavities
    • Dental Health
    • Moderate cavity risk
    • Increased risk of tooth decay
    • Dental caries risk

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z91842: Risk for dental caries, moderate

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    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:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Check
    • Developmental Milestones Screening
    • Early Intervention Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1340: Encounter for screening for unspecified developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Doherty perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Paul Doherty may include:

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

    Does Dr. Doherty accept my insurance?

    Dr. Doherty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 483-8196 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Doherty accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Doherty in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Services for Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • MedStar Health

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Colorado

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Doherty's office located?

    Dr. Paul Doherty's Primary Practice

    3912 Georgia Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20011

    (202) 483-8196

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    Dr. Paul Doherty's Practice 2

    2333 Ontario Rd NW

    Washington, DC 20009

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

    Dr. Doherty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841431640.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Doherty?

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

    What is Dr. Paul Doherty's specialty?

    Dr. Doherty is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC. 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. Doherty to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Paul Doherty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Doherty is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Paul Doherty accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Paul Doherty is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Paul Doherty offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Doherty's office at (202) 483-8196 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Paul Doherty?

    Please contact Dr. Doherty's office at (202) 483-8196 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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