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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Samuel, Pediatrician in Carpentersville, IL?
Dr. Smitha Samuel, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Carpentersville, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Samuel completed her residency at Southern Illinois University Program. Dr. Samuel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Samuel’s office at (708) 747-7100.
Where did Dr. Samuel go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Southern Illinois University Program
Is Dr. Samuel board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Smitha Samuel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Samuel speak?
Dr. Samuel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Samuel typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Samuel 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. Samuel. 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 here.
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- School Admission Health Examination
- Health Checkup
- School Physical
- College Entry Exam
- Educational Institution Checkup
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z020: Encounter for examination for admission to educational institution
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Samuel typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Samuel performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Samuel. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Samuel accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 747-7100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Samuel accept in Carpentersville, IL?
Dr. Samuel in Carpentersville, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Molina Healthcare
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Samuel's office located?
Dr. Smitha Samuel's Primary Practice
3003 Wakefield Dr
Carpentersville, IL 60110
(708) 747-7100
What is Dr. Samuel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Samuel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790977221.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Samuel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Samuel
What is Dr. Smitha Samuel's specialty?
Dr. Samuel is a Pediatrician near Carpentersville, IL.
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. Smitha Samuel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Samuel is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Mchenry Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Saint Joseph Medical Center - Joliet, Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Olympia Fields 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
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Is Smitha Samuel accepting new patients in Carpentersville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Smitha Samuel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Smitha Samuel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office at (708) 747-7100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Smitha Samuel?
Please contact Dr. Samuel's office at (708) 747-7100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Smitha Samuel have?
Dr. Smitha Samuel is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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