Dr. Ruth Kanthula, MD

Fort Washington, MD

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Who is Dr. Kanthula, Pediatrician in Fort Washington, MD?

Dr. Ruth Kanthula, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fort Washington, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kanthula is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanthula’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanthula’s office at (206) 987-6352.

What languages does Dr. Kanthula speak?

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

English

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

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kanthula 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. Kanthula. 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:

Fever
High temperature
Pyrexia
Elevated body temperature

ICD-10 Codes:

R509: Fever, unspecified

Also known as:

Asymptomatic HIV Infection
HIV
HIV positive without symptoms
Latent HIV infection
HIV carrier

ICD-10 Codes:

Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status

Also known as:

Other Mycobacterial Infection
Mycobacterial Infection
Atypical Mycobacterial Infection
NTM Infection

ICD-10 Codes:

A318: Other mycobacterial infections

Also known as:

Common Cold
Upper Respiratory Infection
Head Cold
Cold Symptoms

ICD-10 Codes:

J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

Also known as:

Sore Throat
Acute pharyngitis
Throat inflammation
Acute throat infection

ICD-10 Codes:

J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

Also known as:

Blood Infection
Sepsis
Bacteremia
Bacteria in blood
Bloodstream infection

ICD-10 Codes:

R7881: Bacteremia

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

As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Ruth Kanthula may include:

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

Does Dr. Kanthula accept my insurance?

Dr. Kanthula accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (206) 987-6352 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

What insurance plans does Dr. Kanthula accept in Fort Washington, MD?

Dr. Kanthula in Fort Washington, 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)
Federal government of the United States
Johns Hopkins Health System
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Health
Riverside Health
UnitedHealth Group

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Where is Dr. Kanthula's office located?

Dr. Ruth Kanthula's Primary Practice

9400 Livingston Rd Ste 320

Fort Washington, MD 20744

(206) 987-6352

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Dr. Ruth Kanthula's Practice 2

4200 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 4

Washington, DC 20016

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

Dr. Kanthula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1639514995.

What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanthula?

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

What is Dr. Ruth Kanthula's specialty?

Dr. Kanthula is a Pediatrician near Fort Washington, 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 Dr. Ruth Kanthula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

No, Dr. Kanthula 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

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