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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Simkol, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?
Dr. Melissa Simkol, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Simkol is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Simkol’s office at (202) 469-4699.
What languages does Dr. Simkol speak?
Dr. Simkol and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Simkol typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Simkol 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. Simkol. 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 here.
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
Also known as:
- Preventive Immune Treatment for RSV
- RSV prophylactic immunotherapy
- RSV immune prevention
- Preventive RSV treatment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z2911: Encounter for prophylactic immunotherapy for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Simkol typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Simkol 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. Simkol. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Simkol accept my insurance?
Dr. Simkol accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 469-4699 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Simkol accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Simkol in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Simkol's office located?
Dr. Melissa Simkol's Primary Practice
3946 Minnesota Ave NE
Washington, DC 20019
(202) 469-4699
What is Dr. Simkol's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Simkol's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043831266.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Simkol?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Simkol
What is Dr. Melissa Simkol's specialty?
Dr. Simkol is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC.
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. Melissa Simkol affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Simkol is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Hospital, Inova Alexandria Hospital 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Melissa Simkol accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Melissa Simkol is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Melissa Simkol offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Simkol's office at (202) 469-4699 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Melissa Simkol?
Please contact Dr. Simkol's office at (202) 469-4699 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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