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Dr. Awo Akosua Layman, MD, PHD

Philadelphia, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Layman, Pediatrician in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Awo Akosua Layman, MD, PHD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Layman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Layman’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Layman’s office at (215) 590-1000.

    What languages does Dr. Layman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Layman treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Layman 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. Layman. 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:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Unspecified Preventive Health Measures
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter
    • General Prophylactic Care
    • Unspecified Disease Prevention
    • Health Protection Visit

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization
    • Z299: Encounter for prophylactic measures, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Snoring
    • Loud breathing during sleep
    • Noisy sleep
    • Obstructive snoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0683: Snoring

    Which procedures does Dr. Layman perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Awo Akosua Layman may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Layman's office.

    Does Dr. Layman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Layman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 590-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Layman accept in Philadelphia, PA?

    Dr. Layman in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Independent Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Layman's office located?

    Dr. Awo Akosua Layman's Primary Practice

    3400 Civic Center Blvd

    Philadelphia, PA 19104

    (215) 590-1000

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    Dr. Awo Akosua Layman's Practice 2

    2 Industrial Blvd Ste 100

    Paoli, PA 19301

    (610) 407-9000

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

    Dr. Layman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902464225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Layman?

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

    What is Dr. Awo Akosua Layman's specialty?

    Dr. Layman is a Pediatrician near Philadelphia, PA. 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. Layman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Awo Akosua Layman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Layman is affiliated with Paoli Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Awo Akosua Layman accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Awo Akosua Layman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Awo Akosua Layman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Layman's office at (215) 590-1000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Awo Akosua Layman?

    Please contact Dr. Layman's office at (215) 590-1000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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