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Who is Dr. Forte, Pediatrician in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Helen Forte, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tucson, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Forte is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Forte’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Forte’s office at (520) 694-7432.
What languages does Dr. Forte speak?
Dr. Forte and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Forte treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Forte 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. Forte. 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)
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, 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:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- ADHD
- ADD
- Hyperactivity Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Other Eating and Drinking Problems
- Unusual food cravings
- Difficulty swallowing
- Changes in appetite
ICD-10 Codes:
- R638: Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Which procedures does Dr. Forte perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Helen Forte 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. Forte's office.
Does Dr. Forte accept my insurance?
Dr. Forte accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (520) 694-7432 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Forte accept in Tucson, AZ?
Dr. Forte in Tucson, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Federal Employee Program
Mercy Care Plan
State of Arizona
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Forte's office located?
Dr. Helen Forte's Primary Practice
1501 N Campbell Ave Rm 3335
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 694-7432
What is Dr. Forte's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Forte's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1922489152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Forte?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Forte
What is Dr. Helen Forte's specialty?
Dr. Forte is a Pediatrician near Tucson, AZ. 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. Forte to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Helen Forte affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Forte is affiliated with Banner - University Medical Center Tucson, Tucson Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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?
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Is Helen Forte accepting new patients in Tucson, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Helen Forte is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Helen Forte offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Forte's office at (520) 694-7432 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Helen Forte?
Please contact Dr. Forte's office at (520) 694-7432 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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