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Dr. Christopher Etscheidt, MD

Johnston, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Etscheidt, Pediatrician in Johnston, IA?

    Dr. Christopher Etscheidt, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Johnston, IA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Etscheidt is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Etscheidt’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Etscheidt’s office at (515) 643-7090.

    What languages does Dr. Etscheidt speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Etscheidt treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Etscheidt 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. Etscheidt. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Cough
    • Cough
    • Persistent cough
    • Long-lasting cough
    • Ongoing cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R053: Chronic cough

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral 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:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Etscheidt perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Etscheidt may include:

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

    Does Dr. Etscheidt accept my insurance?

    Dr. Etscheidt accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (515) 643-7090 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Etscheidt accept in Johnston, IA?

    Dr. Etscheidt in Johnston, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medicare

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Etscheidt's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Etscheidt's Primary Practice

    5406 Merle Hay Rd

    Johnston, IA 50131

    (515) 643-7090

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    Dr. Christopher Etscheidt's Practice 2

    1915 Philadelphia St

    Ames, IA 50010

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    Dr. Christopher Etscheidt's Practice 3

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100

    Des Moines, IA 50314

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

    Dr. Etscheidt's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144667171.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Etscheidt?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Etscheidt's specialty?

    Dr. Etscheidt is a Pediatrician near Johnston, IA. 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. Etscheidt to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Etscheidt affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Etscheidt is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital 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 Christopher Etscheidt accepting new patients in Johnston, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Etscheidt is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Etscheidt offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Etscheidt's office at (515) 643-7090 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Etscheidt?

    Please contact Dr. Etscheidt's office at (515) 643-7090 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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