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Dr. Steven Kent

Shenandoah, TX

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kent, Pediatrician in Shenandoah, TX?

    Dr. Steven Kent is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Shenandoah, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Kent is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kent’s office at (832) 616-4360.

    What languages does Dr. Kent speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kent 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. Kent. 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 here.

    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:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kent 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. Kent. 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 here.

    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:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Kent accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kent accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 616-4360 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kent accept in Shenandoah, TX?

    Dr. Kent in Shenandoah, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • Community Health Choice

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Texas

    • Texas Children's Hospital

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Kent's office located?

    Dr. Steven Kent's Primary Practice

    920 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 460

    Shenandoah, TX 77380

    (832) 616-4360

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    Dr. Steven Kent's Practice 2

    6411 Fannin St

    Houston, TX 77030

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

    Dr. Kent's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1780004663.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kent?

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

    What is Dr. Steven Kent's specialty?

    Dr. Kent is a Pediatrician near Shenandoah, TX.

    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. Steven Kent affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kent is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Northwest, Woman's Hospital Of Texas, Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Steven Kent accepting new patients in Shenandoah, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Steven Kent is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Steven Kent offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (832) 616-4360 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Steven Kent?

    Please contact Dr. Kent's office at (832) 616-4360 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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