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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Buckingham, Pediatrician in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. Joanna Buckingham, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in River Ridge, LA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Buckingham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Buckingham’s office at (504) 738-1604.
What languages does Dr. Buckingham speak?
Dr. Buckingham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Buckingham typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Buckingham 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. Buckingham. 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)
- 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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Baby Health Checkup
- Infant and Newborn Care
- Health Checkup
- Early infant health exam
- First week baby checkup
- Post-delivery newborn exam
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Buckingham typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Buckingham performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Buckingham. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Buckingham accept my insurance?
Dr. Buckingham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (504) 738-1604 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Buckingham accept in River Ridge, LA?
Dr. Buckingham in River Ridge, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Independence Health Group
Medical Mutual of Ohio
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Buckingham's office located?
Dr. Joanna Buckingham's Primary Practice
9605 Jefferson Hwy
River Ridge, LA 70123
(504) 738-1604
What is Dr. Buckingham's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Buckingham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184043275.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Buckingham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Buckingham
What is Dr. Joanna Buckingham's specialty?
Dr. Buckingham is a Pediatrician near River Ridge, LA.
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. Joanna Buckingham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Buckingham is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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 Joanna Buckingham accepting new patients in River Ridge, LA?
Yes, Dr. Joanna Buckingham is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Joanna Buckingham offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office at (504) 738-1604 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Joanna Buckingham?
Please contact Dr. Buckingham's office at (504) 738-1604 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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