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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sheppard, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?
Dr. Stephanie Sheppard, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Sheppard is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sheppard’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sheppard’s office at (202) 444-5437.
What languages does Dr. Sheppard speak?
Dr. Sheppard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Sheppard treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Sheppard 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. Sheppard. 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:
- Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby
- Premature Baby (28 Weeks)
- Extremely Premature Baby (27 Weeks)
- Extremely Premature Baby (23 Weeks)
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
- Very preterm infant
- Extremely preterm newborn
- Micro-preemie
- Preterm newborn
- Baby born at 28 weeks
- Micropremie
- Baby born at 27 weeks
- Extreme immaturity at birth
- Baby born at 23 weeks
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
- P0736: Preterm newborn, gestational age 33 completed weeks
- P0724: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
- P0734: Preterm newborn, gestational age 31 completed weeks
- P0735: Preterm newborn, gestational age 32 completed weeks
- P0731: Preterm newborn, gestational age 28 completed weeks
- P0725: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 26 completed weeks
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
- P0732: Preterm newborn, gestational age 29 completed weeks
- P0733: Preterm newborn, gestational age 30 completed weeks
- P0738: Preterm newborn, gestational age 35 completed weeks
- P0726: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 27 completed weeks
- P0722: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 23 completed weeks
- P0723: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 24 completed weeks
Also known as:
- Newborn Bacterial Sepsis
- Bacterial Infection
- Sepsis
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant bacterial sepsis
- Blood infection in newborns
- Neonatal bacterial sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- P369: Bacterial sepsis of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Also known as:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Infant of Diabetic Mother Syndrome
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- IDM syndrome
- Baby of diabetic mom
- Newborn affected by maternal diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- P701: Syndrome of infant of a diabetic mother
Also known as:
- Newborn Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Infant Low Blood Sugar
- Low Glucose in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P704: Other neonatal hypoglycemia
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Sheppard perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Stephanie Sheppard may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sheppard's office.
Does Dr. Sheppard accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheppard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-5437 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sheppard accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Sheppard in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Kaiser Permanente
Riverside Health
State of Maryland
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Where is Dr. Sheppard's office located?
Dr. Stephanie Sheppard's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-5437
What is Dr. Sheppard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sheppard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578857447.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sheppard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sheppard
What is Dr. Stephanie Sheppard's specialty?
Dr. Sheppard is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Sheppard to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephanie Sheppard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sheppard is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Stephanie Sheppard accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Stephanie Sheppard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephanie Sheppard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (202) 444-5437 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephanie Sheppard?
Please contact Dr. Sheppard's office at (202) 444-5437 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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