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Dr. Kofi Essel, MD

Pediatrician

Washington, DC

Accepting patients

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

    Dr. Kofi Essel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Essel graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed his residency at Children's National Medical Center Program. Dr. Essel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Essel’s office at (202) 476-3670.

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

    • Residency: Children's National Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    What languages does Dr. Essel speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Essel 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. Essel. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Flexural Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Eczema in skin folds
    • Inverse eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis in creases

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2082: Flexural eczema

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Kofi Essel may include:

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

    Does Dr. Essel accept my insurance?

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

    Where is Dr. Essel's office located?

    W3.5 600

    111 Michigan Ave NW # 5

    Washington, DC 20010

    (202) 476-3670

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

    Dr. Essel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255625265.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Essel?

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

    What is Dr. Kofi Essel's specialty?

    Dr. Essel is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC.

    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. Kofi Essel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Essel 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Kofi Essel accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Kofi Essel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kofi Essel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Essel's office at (202) 476-3670 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Kofi Essel?

    Please contact Dr. Essel's office at (202) 476-3670 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Essel's office located?

    Dr. Essel's office is located in Washington, DC.