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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:
- 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
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
Unknown
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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
What is Dr. Kanthula's NPI number?An 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 this Dr. Ruth Kanthula affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ruth Kanthula accepting new patients in Fort Washington, MD?
Yes, Dr. Ruth Kanthula is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ruth Kanthula offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kanthula's office at (206) 987-6352 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ruth Kanthula?
Please contact Dr. Kanthula's office at (206) 987-6352 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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