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Dr. Sterling Blackham, DO

Pediatrician

Elkhorn, NE

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Blackham, Pediatrician in Elkhorn, NE?

    Dr. Sterling Blackham, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Elkhorn, NE with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Blackham is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Blackham’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Blackham’s office at (402) 815-1325.

    What languages does Dr. Blackham speak?

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

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Blackham 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. Blackham. 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sterling Blackham may include:

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

    Does Dr. Blackham accept my insurance?

    Dr. Blackham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (402) 815-1325 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Blackham accept in Elkhorn, NE?

    Dr. Blackham in Elkhorn, NE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medica Group

    • Midlands Choice (NE)

    • Other TPA

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Blackham's office located?

    Dr. Sterling Blackham's Primary Practice

    717 N 190th Plz Ste 3100

    Elkhorn, NE 68022

    (402) 815-1325

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    Dr. Sterling Blackham's Practice 2

    4350 Dewey Ave

    Omaha, NE 68105

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    Dr. Sterling Blackham's Practice 3

    982185 Nebraska Medical Ctr

    Omaha, NE 68198

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

    Dr. Blackham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316517642.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Blackham?

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

    What is Dr. Sterling Blackham's specialty?

    Dr. Blackham is a Pediatrician near Elkhorn, NE.

    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. Sterling Blackham affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Blackham is affiliated with Methodist Women's Hospital, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, Ne, Orthonebraska Hospital, Midwest Surgical Hospital 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

    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. Sterling Blackham accepting new patients in Elkhorn, NE?

    Yes, Dr. Sterling Blackham is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sterling Blackham offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Blackham's office at (402) 815-1325 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sterling Blackham?

    Please contact Dr. Blackham's office at (402) 815-1325 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Blackham's office located?

    Dr. Blackham's offices are located in Elkhorn, NE and Omaha, NE.