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Dr. Megan Mcgiffert, MD

Pediatrician

Tuscaloosa, AL

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Mcgiffert, Pediatrician in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Dr. Megan Mcgiffert, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Tuscaloosa, AL. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Mcgiffert is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mcgiffert’s office.

    Is Dr. Mcgiffert board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Mcgiffert, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Mcgiffert speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Mcgiffert 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. Mcgiffert. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

    • Vaccine Safety Counseling
    • Vaccine Safety
    • Immunization Advice
    • Vaccine Information Session
    • Vaccine Side Effects Counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7185: Encounter for immunization safety counseling

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Other Mental Health Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Behavioral Disorder Screening
    • Psychological Evaluation
    • Mental Wellness Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Megan Mcgiffert may include:

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

    Does Dr. Mcgiffert accept my insurance?

    Dr. Mcgiffert accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Mcgiffert accept in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Dr. Mcgiffert in Tuscaloosa, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama

    • State of Alabama

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    Where is Dr. Mcgiffert's office located?

    Dr. Megan Mcgiffert's Primary Practice

    657 Helen Keller Blvd

    Tuscaloosa, AL 35404

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    What hospitals are Dr. Mcgiffert affiliated with?

    Dr. Mcgiffert has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Of Alabama,Birmingham, AL

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

    Dr. Mcgiffert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518175652.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mcgiffert?

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

    What is Dr. Megan Mcgiffert's specialty?

    Dr. Mcgiffert is a Pediatrician near Tuscaloosa, AL.

    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. Megan Mcgiffert affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Mcgiffert is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Childrens Of Alabama. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. Megan Mcgiffert accepting new patients in Tuscaloosa, AL?

    Yes, Dr. Megan Mcgiffert is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Megan Mcgiffert offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Mcgiffert's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Megan Mcgiffert?

    Please contact Dr. Mcgiffert's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Mcgiffert's office located?

    Dr. Mcgiffert's office is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Megan Mcgiffert have?

    Dr. Megan Mcgiffert is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.