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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rodriguez Espada, Pediatrician in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Augusta, GA. Dr. Rodriguez Espada is fluent in English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rodriguez Espada’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rodriguez Espada’s office at (706) 721-0211.
What languages does Dr. Rodriguez Espada speak?
Dr. Rodriguez Espada and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hebrew
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rodriguez Espada typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Rodriguez Espada 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. Rodriguez Espada. 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)
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Rodriguez Espada typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada 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
Please contact Dr. Rodriguez Espada's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Rodriguez Espada accept my insurance?
Dr. Rodriguez Espada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 721-0211 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rodriguez Espada accept in Augusta, GA?
Dr. Rodriguez Espada in Augusta, GA 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 South Carolina
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Independence Health Group
Molina Healthcare
State of South Carolina
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Rodriguez Espada's office located?
Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada's Primary Practice
1120 15th St
Augusta, GA 30912
(706) 721-0211
What is Dr. Rodriguez Espada's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rodriguez Espada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851828727.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rodriguez Espada?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rodriguez Espada
What is Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada's specialty?
Dr. Rodriguez Espada is a Pediatrician near Augusta, GA.
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 this Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rodriguez Espada is affiliated with Musc Health University Medical Center 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 Desiree Rodriguez Espada accepting new patients in Augusta, GA?
Yes, Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Desiree Rodriguez Espada offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rodriguez Espada's office at (706) 721-0211 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Desiree Rodriguez Espada?
Please contact Dr. Rodriguez Espada's office at (706) 721-0211 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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