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Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD

Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD

Bronx, NY

15 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dixon, Pediatrician in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified. Dr. Dixon graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program. Dr. Dixon is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dixon’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dixon’s office at (718) 579-2500.

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

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: New York University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Dixon board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Tekeema Dixon, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Dixon speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Dixon treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dixon 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. Dixon. 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:

    • 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:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
    • Viral Infection
    • Enteroviral Stomatitis
    • Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
    • HFMD
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Rhinitis
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Persistent nasal inflammation
    • Long-term stuffy nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J310: Chronic rhinitis

    Which procedures does Dr. Dixon perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Tekeema Dixon may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dixon's office.

    Does Dr. Dixon accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dixon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 579-2500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dixon accept in Bronx, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Express Scripts

    • Kaiser Permanente

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    Where is Dr. Dixon's office located?

    Dr. Tekeema Dixon's Primary Practice

    305 E 161st St

    Bronx, NY 10451

    (718) 579-2500

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    Dr. Tekeema Dixon's Practice 2

    700 2nd St NE

    Washington, DC 20002

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    Dr. Tekeema Dixon's Practice 3

    1701 Twin Springs Rd

    Halethorpe, MD 21227

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

    Dr. Dixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730390386.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dixon?

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

    What is Dr. Tekeema Dixon's specialty?

    Dr. Dixon is a Pediatrician near Bronx, 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. Dixon to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tekeema Dixon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dixon is affiliated with The Johns Hopkins Hospital, University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

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    Is Tekeema Dixon accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Tekeema Dixon is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tekeema Dixon offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dixon's office at (718) 579-2500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tekeema Dixon?

    Please contact Dr. Dixon's office at (718) 579-2500 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Tekeema Dixon have?

    Dr. Tekeema Dixon is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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