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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Deforest, Pediatrician in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Patricia Deforest, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Deforest is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Deforest’s practice accepts Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Deforest’s office at (210) 358-1673.
What languages does Dr. Deforest speak?
Dr. Deforest and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Deforest treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Deforest 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. Deforest. 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:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Phonological Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F800: Phonological disorder
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:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
What procedures does Dr. Deforest perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Deforest 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. Deforest. 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:
- 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
Does Dr. Deforest accept my insurance?
Dr. Deforest accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 358-1673 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Deforest accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Deforest in San Antonio, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
California Foundation for Medical Care
Centene
Cigna
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
MedImpact
Oscar Health Insurance Co
State of Arkansas
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Where is Dr. Deforest's office located?
Dr. Patricia Deforest's Primary Practice
525 Oak Centre Dr Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 358-1673
What is Dr. Deforest's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Deforest's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386030526.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Deforest?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Deforest
What is Dr. Patricia Deforest's specialty?
Dr. Deforest is a Pediatrician near San Antonio, TX. 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. Deforest to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Patricia Deforest affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Deforest is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio 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 Patricia Deforest accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Patricia Deforest is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Patricia Deforest offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Deforest's office at (210) 358-1673 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Patricia Deforest?
Please contact Dr. Deforest's office at (210) 358-1673 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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