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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Suntum, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?
Dr. Tara Suntum, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC. Dr. Suntum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suntum’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suntum’s office at (202) 444-7599.
What languages does Dr. Suntum speak?
Dr. Suntum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Suntum treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Suntum 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. Suntum. 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:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
- Malignant tumor
- Neoplasm
- Cancer of unknown primary
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
- C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia
- ALL Leukemia in Remission
- Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in Remission
- Childhood Leukemia in Remission
- ALL
- Acute lymphocytic leukemia
- Lymphoblastic leukemia
- AML Leukemia
- Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia
- Acute Myelogenous Leukemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- C9101: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia, in remission
- C9100: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia not having achieved remission
- C9200: Acute myeloblastic leukemia, not having achieved remission
Also known as:
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Cancer
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Malignant Soft Tissue Tumor
- Connective Tissue Cancer
- Soft Tissue Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C499: Malignant neoplasm of connective and soft tissue, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer of the Left Leg
- Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Malignant Bone Tumor
- Bone Sarcoma
- Osteosarcoma
- Left Lower Limb Bone Cancer
- Left Leg Bone Tumor
- Left Thigh Bone Cancer
- Left Shin Bone Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C419: Malignant neoplasm of bone and articular cartilage, unspecified
- C4022: Malignant neoplasm of long bones of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura
- Platelet Disorder
- Immune thrombocytopenia
- ITP
- Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura
- Low platelet count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D693: Immune thrombocytopenic purpura
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hodgkin Lymphoma
- Hodgkin's Disease', 'Hodgkin's Lymphoma Cancer
- Lymphatic System Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z8571: Personal history of Hodgkin lymphoma
Also known as:
- Hemochromatosis from Transfusions
- Hemochromatosis
- Transfusional Hemochromatosis
- Secondary Hemochromatosis
- Iron Overload from Blood Transfusions
ICD-10 Codes:
- E83111: Hemochromatosis due to repeated red blood cell transfusions
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency
- Iron
- Malnutrition
- Lack of Iron
- Low Iron Levels
- Iron Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E611: Iron deficiency
Also known as:
- Low Neutrophil Count
- Blood Disorder
- Neutropenia
- Low white blood cell count
- Neutrophil deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D709: Neutropenia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Personal History of Chemotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Past chemotherapy treatment
- Previous cancer drug therapy
- History of chemo
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9221: Personal history of antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Personal History of Bone Cancer
- Bone Cancer
- Primary Bone Cancer
- Past bone cancer
- Previous primary bone malignancy
- History of bone tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85830: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of bone
Also known as:
- Immune Deficiency from Drugs
- Drug-Induced Immunodeficiency
- Medication-Caused Immune Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- D84821: Immunodeficiency due to drugs
What procedures does Dr. Suntum perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Suntum 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. Suntum. 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:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Does Dr. Suntum accept my insurance?
Dr. Suntum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 444-7599 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suntum accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Suntum in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Federal Employee Program
Independence Blue Cross
Inland Empire
Kaiser Permanente
RiverSpring Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Suntum's office located?
Dr. Tara Suntum's Primary Practice
3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Washington, DC 20007
(202) 444-7599
What is Dr. Suntum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suntum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194162032.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suntum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suntum
What is Dr. Tara Suntum's specialty?
Dr. Suntum is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC. 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. Suntum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Tara Suntum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suntum is affiliated with MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove 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
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Is Tara Suntum accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Tara Suntum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Tara Suntum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suntum's office at (202) 444-7599 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Tara Suntum?
Please contact Dr. Suntum's office at (202) 444-7599 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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