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Dr. Jennifer Carite, MD

Pediatrician, Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Emergency Medicine Specialist

Wilmington, DE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Carite, Pediatrician in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Jennifer Carite, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Wilmington, DE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Carite is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Carite’s office at (609) 654-9961.

    What languages does Dr. Carite speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Carite 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. Carite. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • General Anxiety
    • Anxiety Problems
    • Nervous Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Jennifer Carite may include:

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

    Does Dr. Carite accept my insurance?

    Dr. Carite accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 654-9961 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Carite accept in Wilmington, DE?

    Dr. Carite in Wilmington, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Commercial

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Highmark Health

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Health Group

    • Martin's Point

    • State of New Jersey

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    Where is Dr. Carite's office located?

    Dr. Jennifer Carite's Primary Practice

    1600 Rockland Rd Ste 2B80

    Wilmington, DE 19803

    (609) 654-9961

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    Dr. Jennifer Carite's Practice 2

    135 Jackson Rd Ste B

    Medford Lakes, NJ 08055

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    What hospitals are Dr. Carite affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Carite has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Nemours Childrens Hospital - Delaware,Wilmington, DE
    Virtua Mount Holly Hospital,Mount Holly, NJ

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

    Dr. Carite's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972922870.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Carite?

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

    What is Dr. Jennifer Carite's specialty?

    Dr. Carite is a Pediatrician near Wilmington, DE.

    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. Jennifer Carite affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Carite is affiliated with Virtua Voorhees Hospital 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

    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 Dr. Jennifer Carite accepting new patients in Wilmington, DE?

    Yes, Dr. Jennifer Carite is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jennifer Carite offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Carite's office at (609) 654-9961 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Carite?

    Please contact Dr. Carite's office at (609) 654-9961 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Carite's office located?

    Dr. Carite's offices are located in Wilmington, DE and Medford Lakes, NJ.