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Dr. Lea Thomas, MD

Dr. Lea Thomas, MD

Newport News, VA

23 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thomas, Pediatrician in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Lea Thomas, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Newport News, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 23 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Thomas graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her residency at E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Thomas is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thomas’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thomas’s office at (757) 668-6205.

    Where did Dr. Thomas go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: E Carolina Univ Sch Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Thomas board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Lea Thomas, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Thomas speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thomas treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Thomas 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. Thomas. 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:

    • Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Global Language Disorder
    • Understanding and Speaking Disorder
    • Combined Language Impairment
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Dyslexia
    • Learning Disabilities
    • Reading disorder
    • Alexia
    • Difficulty with reading
    • Reading Disability
    • Specific Learning Disorder with Impairment in Reading
    • Reading Difficulties

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R480: Dyslexia and alexia
    • F810: Specific reading disorder

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Other Feeding Difficulties
    • Atypical Feeding Problems
    • Unusual Eating Issues
    • Specific Feeding Challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6339: Other feeding difficulties

    Also known as:

    • Other Types of Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Unspecified Obesity
    • Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
    • Secondary Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E668: Other obesity

    Which procedures does Dr. Thomas perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Lea Thomas may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thomas' office.

    Does Dr. Thomas accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thomas accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (757) 668-6205 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thomas accept in Newport News, VA?

    Dr. Thomas in Newport News, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Molina

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thomas' office located?

    Dr. Lea Thomas' Primary Practice

    11783 Rock Landing Dr Ste 202

    Newport News, VA 23606

    (757) 668-6205

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    Dr. Lea Thomas' Practice 2

    601 Childrens Ln

    Norfolk, VA 23507

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

    Dr. Thomas's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1356397251.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thomas?

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

    What is Dr. Lea Thomas's specialty?

    Dr. Thomas is a Pediatrician near Newport News, VA. 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. Thomas to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lea Thomas affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thomas is affiliated with Sentara Careplex Hospital 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

    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 Lea Thomas accepting new patients in Newport News, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Lea Thomas is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lea Thomas offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (757) 668-6205 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lea Thomas?

    Please contact Dr. Thomas's office at (757) 668-6205 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Lea Thomas have?

    Dr. Lea Thomas is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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