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Dr. Krista Tookhan, MD

Glen Burnie, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tookhan, Pediatrician in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Dr. Krista Tookhan, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Glen Burnie, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Tookhan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tookhan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tookhan’s office at (410) 787-4000.

    What languages does Dr. Tookhan speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Tookhan treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tookhan 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. Tookhan. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
    • Acute respiratory failure
    • ARDS
    • Severe breathing distress

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0603: Acute respiratory distress

    Also known as:

    • Severe Asthma Attack
    • Severe Asthma Attack (Status Asthmaticus)
    • Asthma
    • Status Asthmaticus
    • Life-Threatening Asthma
    • Asthma Emergency
    • Severe Persistent Asthma Exacerbation
    • Prolonged Asthma Attack

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4542: Moderate persistent asthma with status asthmaticus
    • J4552: Severe persistent asthma with status asthmaticus

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Acute Respiratory Failure
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
    • Sudden lung failure
    • Acute breathing failure
    • Rapid onset respiratory failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
    • J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Dehydration
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Lack of Fluids
    • Fluid Loss
    • Body Water Depletion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    Also known as:

    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 1
    • Type 1 diabetes
    • Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
    • Juvenile Diabetes
    • Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
    • T1D

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Surgery Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • Dental surgery aftercare
    • Post-oral cavity surgery care
    • Mouth surgery recovery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z48814: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the teeth or oral cavity

    What procedures does Dr. Tookhan perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tookhan 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. Tookhan. 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:

    • Tonsil and Adenoid Removal (Children)
    • Pediatric Tonsillectomy
    • Adenoidectomy for Kids
    • T&A Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 42820: Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy; younger than age 12

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Analysis
    • Spinal tap
    • CSF analysis
    • Diagnostic lumbar puncture
    • Cerebrospinal fluid collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62270: Spinal puncture, lumbar, diagnostic;

    Does Dr. Tookhan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tookhan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 787-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tookhan accept in Glen Burnie, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Jai Medical Systems Healthchoice

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Tookhan's office located?

    Dr. Krista Tookhan's Primary Practice

    301 Hospital Dr

    Glen Burnie, MD 21061

    (410) 787-4000

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    Dr. Krista Tookhan's Practice 2

    219 S Washington St

    Easton, MD 21601

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    Dr. Krista Tookhan's Practice 3

    22 S Greene St # 5

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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

    Dr. Tookhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821483645.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tookhan?

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

    What is Dr. Krista Tookhan's specialty?

    Dr. Tookhan is a Pediatrician near Glen Burnie, 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. Tookhan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Krista Tookhan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tookhan is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, MedStar Harbor Hospital, University of Maryland Shore Medical Center at Easton, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, UM Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Bel Air 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?

    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 Krista Tookhan accepting new patients in Glen Burnie, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Krista Tookhan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Krista Tookhan offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tookhan's office at (410) 787-4000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Krista Tookhan?

    Please contact Dr. Tookhan's office at (410) 787-4000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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