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Dr. Rebecca Persky, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Persky, Pediatrician in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Rebecca Persky, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Persky is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Persky’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Persky’s office at (301) 451-0397.

    What languages does Dr. Persky speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Persky treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Persky 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. Persky. 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:

    • Congenital Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid at Birth
    • Neonatal Hypothyroidism
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Short Stature in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Child Growth Problems
    • Dwarfism
    • Growth Retardation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6252: Short stature (child)

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
    • Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Hyperglycemia
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D
    • Diabetic Hyperglycemia
    • High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
    • High Blood Sugar Episode
    • Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
    • Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
    • E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma

    Also known as:

    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Childhood Gender Dysphoria
    • Gender incongruence
    • Gender identity issues
    • Gender incongruence in children
    • Gender identity issues in kids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F649: Gender identity disorder, unspecified
    • F642: Gender identity disorder of childhood

    Also known as:

    • Transgender Identity
    • Gender Dysphoria
    • Transsexual Identity
    • Gender Transition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F640: Transsexualism

    Also known as:

    • Delayed Puberty
    • Early Puberty
    • Puberty
    • Central precocious puberty
    • Late puberty
    • Slow puberty development
    • Precocious puberty
    • Puberty at a young age

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E300: Delayed puberty
    • E301: Precocious puberty

    Also known as:

    • Underactive Pituitary Gland
    • Pituitary Disorder
    • Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
    • Isolated growth hormone deficiency
    • Hypopituitarism
    • Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
    • Low Pituitary Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E230: Hypopituitarism

    Also known as:

    • Long-Term Insulin Use
    • Diabetes Medicines
    • Chronic insulin therapy
    • Ongoing insulin treatment
    • Insulin for diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z794: Long term (current) use of insulin

    Also known as:

    • Adrenal Gland Overactivity
    • Adrenal Gland Disorder
    • Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
    • Excess Adrenal Hormones
    • Adrenal Hyperactivity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
    • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
    • PCOS
    • Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
    • Polycystic Ovaries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Insipidus
    • Arginine vasopressin deficiency
    • Arginine Vasopressin Deficiency
    • Water Diabetes
    • Central Diabetes Insipidus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E232: Diabetes insipidus

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Unusual thyroid test results
    • Irregular thyroid function
    • Thyroid hormone levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies

    Which procedures does Dr. Persky perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Rebecca Persky may include:

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

    Does Dr. Persky accept my insurance?

    Dr. Persky accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 451-0397 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Persky accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Persky in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Persky's office located?

    Dr. Rebecca Persky's Primary Practice

    10 Center Dr Bldg 10 Rm 1NW-2742

    Bethesda, MD 20892

    (301) 451-0397

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    Dr. Rebecca Persky's Practice 2

    111 Michigan Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20010

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

    Dr. Persky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386055085.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Persky?

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

    What is Dr. Rebecca Persky's specialty?

    Dr. Persky is a Pediatrician near Bethesda, MD. 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. Persky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rebecca Persky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Persky is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical 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

    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 Rebecca Persky accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Rebecca Persky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rebecca Persky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Persky's office at (301) 451-0397 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rebecca Persky?

    Please contact Dr. Persky's office at (301) 451-0397 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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