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Dr. Katherine Matthews, MD

Lindenhurst, NY

39 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Matthews, Pediatrician in Lindenhurst, NY?

    Dr. Katherine Matthews, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lindenhurst, NY. She has been practicing for over 39 years and is board certified. Dr. Matthews graduated from University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science and completed her residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Matthews is fluent in English and Greek, Modern (1453-), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Matthews’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Matthews’s office at (631) 226-4342.

    Where did Dr. Matthews go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Beth Israel Med Center

    • Medical School: University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science | University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science

    What languages does Dr. Matthews speak?

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

    • English

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    What conditions does Dr. Matthews treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Matthews 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. Matthews. 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.

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

    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:

    • Suspected Exposure to Other Biological Agents Ruled Out
    • Other biohazard exposure cleared
    • No other biological agent exposure found
    • Other bioweapon exposure ruled out

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z03818: Encounter for observation for suspected exposure to other biological agents ruled out

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchitis
    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchitis
    • Viral Bronchitis
    • Chest Cold from RSV

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J205: Acute bronchitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergy
    • Chronic allergy symptoms
    • Allergic reactions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J3089: Other allergic rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Hives
    • Urticaria
    • Welts
    • Itchy rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L509: Urticaria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Acute Conjunctivitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1033: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Matthews perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Katherine Matthews may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Matthews' office.

    Does Dr. Matthews accept my insurance?

    Dr. Matthews accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 226-4342 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Matthews accept in Lindenhurst, NY?

    Dr. Matthews in Lindenhurst, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Benefit Administrative Systems LLC

    • Centers Plan for Healthy Living

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MagnaCare Rx

    • Medicaid

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Partners Healthcare

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    Where is Dr. Matthews' office located?

    Dr. Katherine Matthews' Primary Practice

    152 N Wellwood Ave Ste 3

    Lindenhurst, NY 11757

    (631) 226-4342

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

    Dr. Matthews's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1366574071.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Matthews?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Matthews's specialty?

    Dr. Matthews is a Pediatrician near Lindenhurst, NY. 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. Contact Dr. Matthews to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Katherine Matthews affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Matthews is affiliated with South Shore University 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

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    Is Katherine Matthews accepting new patients in Lindenhurst, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Katherine Matthews is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Katherine Matthews offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Matthews's office at (631) 226-4342 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Katherine Matthews?

    Please contact Dr. Matthews's office at (631) 226-4342 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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