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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pointer, Pediatrician in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Alicia Pointer, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Poughkeepsie, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Pointer is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pointer’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pointer’s office at (845) 452-1700.
What languages does Dr. Pointer speak?
Dr. Pointer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pointer treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pointer 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. Pointer. 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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
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:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Childhood Stuttering
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Developmental Stuttering
- Childhood Fluency Disorder
- Speech Disfluency in Children
ICD-10 Codes:
- F8081: Childhood onset fluency disorder
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Pointer perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pointer performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Pointer. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Pointer accept my insurance?
Dr. Pointer accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (845) 452-1700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pointer accept in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Dr. Pointer in Poughkeepsie, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
ArcBest Corporation
CDPHP
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
MagnaCare Rx
MVP Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pointer's office located?
Dr. Alicia Pointer's Primary Practice
301 Manchester Rd Ste 105
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
(845) 452-1700
What is Dr. Pointer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pointer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1033435631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pointer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pointer
What is Dr. Alicia Pointer's specialty?
Dr. Pointer is a Pediatrician near Poughkeepsie, NY. 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. Pointer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alicia Pointer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pointer is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center, Vassar Brothers 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?
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Is Alicia Pointer accepting new patients in Poughkeepsie, NY?
Yes, Dr. Alicia Pointer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alicia Pointer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (845) 452-1700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alicia Pointer?
Please contact Dr. Pointer's office at (845) 452-1700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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