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Dr. Debra Babcock, MD

Palo Alto, CA

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Babcock, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Debra Babcock, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Babcock graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Babcock is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Babcock’s office at (650) 497-8000.

    Where did Dr. Babcock go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Pediatrics | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: Boston Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma | Boston University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Babcock board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Debra Babcock, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Babcock speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Babcock typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Babcock 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. Babcock. 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)
    • 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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Babcock typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Debra Babcock may include:

    Please contact Dr. Babcock's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Babcock accept my insurance?

    Dr. Babcock accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 497-8000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Babcock accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Babcock in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Coastal

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Hill Physicians Medical Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Other Provider Networks

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Babcock's office located?

    Dr. Debra Babcock's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 497-8000

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    Dr. Debra Babcock's Practice 2

    842 Altos Oaks Dr

    Los Altos, CA 94024

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

    Dr. Babcock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245373448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Babcock?

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

    What is Dr. Debra Babcock's specialty?

    Dr. Babcock is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.

    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. Debra Babcock affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Babcock is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Lucile Packard Childrens Hospital Stanford. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Debra Babcock accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Debra Babcock is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Debra Babcock offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Babcock's office at (650) 497-8000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Debra Babcock?

    Please contact Dr. Babcock's office at (650) 497-8000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Debra Babcock have?

    Dr. Debra Babcock is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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