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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Howard, Pediatrician in Elkins Park, PA?
Dr. Nicholas Howard, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Howard is fluent in English and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Howard’s office.
What languages does Dr. Howard speak?
Dr. Howard and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Russian
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Howard typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Viral Infection
- Viral Infection
- Uncommon Viral Diseases
- Rare Viral Infections
- Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses
ICD-10 Codes:
- B338: Other specified viral diseases
Also known as:
- Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Normal BMI for child
- Child healthy weight
- Pediatric normal weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Howard typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Howard 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. Howard. 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
Does Dr. Howard accept my insurance?
Dr. Howard accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Howard accept in Elkins Park, PA?
Dr. Howard in Elkins Park, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Jefferson Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Howard's office located?
What is Dr. Howard's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Howard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083051759.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Howard?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Howard
What is Dr. Nicholas Howard's specialty?
Dr. Howard is a Pediatrician near Elkins Park, PA.
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. Nicholas Howard affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Howard is affiliated with Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital 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
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Is Nicholas Howard accepting new patients in Elkins Park, PA?
Yes, Dr. Nicholas Howard is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Nicholas Howard offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Nicholas Howard?
Please contact Dr. Howard's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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1939 W Cheltenham Ave
Elkins Park, PA 19027