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Dr. Katherine Saina, MD

Pediatrician

Kensington, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Saina, Pediatrician in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Katherine Saina, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kensington, MD with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Saina is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Saina’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Saina’s office at (240) 205-6974.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Saina?

    Dr. Katherine Saina, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Saina empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Primary Care Pediatrics, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Kensington, MD community, Dr. Saina is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Saina speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Saina 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. Saina. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

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

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

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

    Does Dr. Saina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Saina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (240) 205-6974 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Saina accept in Kensington, MD?

    Dr. Saina in Kensington, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Saina's office located?

    Pediatric Departement 3rd Fl

    10810 Connecticut Ave Fl 3

    Kensington, MD 20895

    (240) 205-6974

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    Dr. Katherine Saina's Practice 2

    3300 Gallows Rd

    Falls Church, VA 22042

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

    Dr. Saina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710416482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Saina?

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

    What is Dr. Katherine Saina's specialty?

    Dr. Saina is a Pediatrician near Kensington, MD.

    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. Katherine Saina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Saina is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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. Katherine Saina accepting new patients in Kensington, MD?

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

    Does Dr. Katherine Saina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Saina's office at (240) 205-6974 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Saina?

    Please contact Dr. Saina's office at (240) 205-6974 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Saina's office located?

    Dr. Saina's offices are located in Kensington, MD and Falls Church, VA.