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Dr. Leah Brandon, DO

Johnston, IA

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

    Dr. Leah Brandon, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Johnston, IA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Brandon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Brandon’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Brandon’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Brandon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Brandon treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brandon 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. Brandon. 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:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    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:

    • 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Lack of Coordination
    • Movement Disorder
    • Clumsiness
    • Ataxia
    • Coordination Problems
    • Unsteady Movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R278: Other lack of coordination
    • R279: Unspecified lack of coordination

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Critical congenital heart disease
    • TOF
    • Blue Baby Syndrome
    • Complex Heart Defect
    • Heart Birth Defect
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly
    • Heart Malformation at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q213: Tetralogy of Fallot
    • Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Angelman Syndrome
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Movement Disorder
    • Happy Puppet Syndrome
    • Chromosome 15q Deletion Syndrome
    • AS

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q9351: Angelman syndrome

    Also known as:

    • Hypoparathyroidism
    • Parathyroid Disorder
    • Underactive Parathyroid Gland
    • Low Parathyroid Hormone
    • PTH Deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E209: Hypoparathyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Gastrostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Feeding Tube Opening
    • Stomach Stoma
    • G-tube

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z931: Gastrostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Brandon perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Brandon 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. Brandon. 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-Generating Device Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy
    • Augmentative Communication Therapy
    • AAC Device Programming
    • Speech Device Training

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
    • 92609: Therapeutic services for the use of speech-generating device, including programming and modification

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Does Dr. Brandon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Brandon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

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

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Iowa

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Brandon's office located?

    Dr. Leah Brandon's Primary Practice

    5406 Merle Hay Rd

    Johnston, IA 50131

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    Dr. Leah Brandon's Practice 2

    330 Laurel St Ste 2100

    Des Moines, IA 50314

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

    Dr. Brandon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417214321.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Brandon?

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

    What is Dr. Leah Brandon's specialty?

    Dr. Brandon 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. Brandon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leah Brandon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Brandon 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

    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 Leah Brandon accepting new patients in Johnston, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Leah Brandon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leah Brandon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Brandon's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leah Brandon?

    Please contact Dr. Brandon's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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