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Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias, MD

Atlanta, GA

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    Who is Dr. Gayle-Farias, Pediatrician in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Atlanta, GA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Gayle-Farias is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gayle-Farias’s office at (229) 241-0059.

    What languages does Dr. Gayle-Farias speak?

    Dr. Gayle-Farias and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Gayle-Farias treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gayle-Farias 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. Gayle-Farias. 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 Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Normal Hearing Test
    • Clear Ear Checkup
    • Routine Audiology Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Overweight
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Body Weight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
    • E663: Overweight

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Infection Exposure
    • Bacterial Infection
    • Bacterial Disease Contact
    • Suspected Bacterial Infection
    • Exposure to Bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20818: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to other bacterial communicable diseases

    Which procedures does Dr. Gayle-Farias perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gayle-Farias' office.

    Does Dr. Gayle-Farias accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gayle-Farias accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (229) 241-0059 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gayle-Farias accept in Atlanta, GA?

    Dr. Gayle-Farias in Atlanta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • Centene

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • State of Georgia

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    Where is Dr. Gayle-Farias' office located?

    Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias also offers virtual visits

    Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias' Primary Practice

    2199 College Ave NE

    Atlanta, GA 30317

    (229) 241-0059

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    Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias' Practice 2

    406 Northside Dr Ste M

    Valdosta, GA 31602

    (229) 241-0059

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

    Dr. Gayle-Farias's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376805267.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gayle-Farias?

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

    What is Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias's specialty?

    Dr. Gayle-Farias is a Pediatrician near Atlanta, GA. 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. Gayle-Farias to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Gayle-Farias 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Kereese Gayle-Farias accepting new patients in Atlanta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Kereese Gayle-Farias offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gayle-Farias's office at (229) 241-0059 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Kereese Gayle-Farias?

    Please contact Dr. Gayle-Farias's office at (229) 241-0059 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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