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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. Dr. Tookhan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tookhan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente 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 a Pediatrician like Dr. Tookhan typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E860: Dehydration

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tookhan typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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;

    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

    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

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Jai Medical Systems

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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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.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    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, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Medstar Harbor Hospital, Luminis Health Anne Arundel 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 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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