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Who is Dr. Begum, Pediatrician in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Shimul Begum, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Astoria, NY. Dr. Begum is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Begum’s office at (718) 278-2208.
What languages does Dr. Begum speak?
Dr. Begum and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Begum treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Begum 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. Begum. 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
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Viral Infection
- Enterovirus Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral disease
- Intestinal virus infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B341: Enterovirus infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Middle Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Acute Conjunctivitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral
- H1032: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, left eye
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Special Medical Examination
- Specific health check
- Detailed medical assessment
- Special health screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0189: Encounter for other specified special examinations
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:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
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:
- Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Umbilical Granuloma
- Belly button granuloma
- Umbilical cord lump
- Newborn navel growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P8381: Umbilical granuloma
Which procedures does Dr. Begum perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shimul Begum may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Begum's office.
Does Dr. Begum accept my insurance?
Dr. Begum accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 278-2208 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Begum accept in Astoria, NY?
Dr. Begum in Astoria, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Begum's office located?
Dr. Shimul Begum's Primary Practice
2325 31st St Ste 302
Astoria, NY 11105
(718) 278-2208
What is Dr. Begum's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497214514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Begum?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Begum
What is Dr. Shimul Begum's specialty?
Dr. Begum is a Pediatrician near Astoria, NY. 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. Begum to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shimul Begum affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Begum is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Shimul Begum accepting new patients in Astoria, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shimul Begum is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shimul Begum offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (718) 278-2208 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shimul Begum?
Please contact Dr. Begum's office at (718) 278-2208 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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