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Who is Dr. Pretorius, Pediatrician in Washington, DC?
Dr. Christopher Pretorius, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Pretorius is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pretorius’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pretorius’s office at (202) 346-3000.
What languages does Dr. Pretorius speak?
Dr. Pretorius and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Pretorius treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pretorius 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. Pretorius. 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
- Enteroviral Stomatitis
- Vesicular Stomatitis with Rash
- HFMD
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
- B084: Enteroviral vesicular stomatitis with exanthem
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
- H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Wheezing
- Breathing Problems
- Whistling breath
- Wheezy breathing
- Asthmatic breathing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R062: Wheezing
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Pink Eye
- Conjunctivitis
- Red Eye
- Eye Infection
- Sore Eye
ICD-10 Codes:
- H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Unexplained Health Concerns
- Health Anxiety
- Somatic Symptoms
- Undiagnosed Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z711: Person with feared health complaint in whom no diagnosis is made
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pretorius perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Pretorius may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pretorius' office.
Does Dr. Pretorius accept my insurance?
Dr. Pretorius accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 346-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pretorius accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Pretorius in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Services for Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
Kaiser Permanente
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pretorius' office located?
Dr. Christopher Pretorius' Primary Practice
700 2nd St NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 346-3000
What is Dr. Pretorius's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pretorius's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912265901.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pretorius?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pretorius
What is Dr. Christopher Pretorius's specialty?
Dr. Pretorius is a Pediatrician near Washington, DC. 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. Pretorius to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Christopher Pretorius affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Pretorius is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Christopher Pretorius accepting new patients in Washington, DC?
Yes, Dr. Christopher Pretorius is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Christopher Pretorius offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pretorius's office at (202) 346-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Christopher Pretorius?
Please contact Dr. Pretorius's office at (202) 346-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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