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Dr. Linda Paxton, MD

Dr. Linda Paxton, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Paxton, Pediatrician in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Linda Paxton, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Paxton is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Paxton’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Paxton’s office at (301) 681-6730.

    Is Dr. Paxton board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Paxton, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Paxton speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Paxton treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Paxton 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. Paxton. 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 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:

    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Stuffy Nose
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Blocked nose
    • Nasal congestion
    • Congested nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0981: Nasal congestion

    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:

    • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
    • Anxiety
    • GAD
    • Chronic Worry
    • Excessive Worry Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F411: Generalized anxiety disorder

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Baby trouble nursing
    • Neonatal feeding issues at breast
    • Infant breastfeeding problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    Also known as:

    • Painful Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Dysuria
    • Burning when peeing
    • Stinging during urination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R300: Dysuria

    What procedures does Dr. Paxton perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Paxton 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. Paxton. 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:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Paxton accept my insurance?

    Dr. Paxton accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 681-6730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Paxton accept in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Paxton in Silver Spring, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Carle Foundation

    • Chevron

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Gordon Food Service

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Paxton's office located?

    Dr. Linda Paxton's Primary Practice

    12501 Prosperity Dr Ste 100

    Silver Spring, MD 20904

    (301) 681-6730

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    Dr. Linda Paxton's Practice 2

    9470 Annapolis Rd Ste 309

    Lanham, MD 20706

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    Dr. Linda Paxton's Practice 3

    344 University Blvd W Ste 112

    Silver Spring, MD 20901

    (301) 681-6730

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

    Dr. Paxton's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962440917.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Paxton?

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

    What is Dr. Linda Paxton's specialty?

    Dr. Paxton is a Pediatrician near Silver Spring, MD. 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. Paxton to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Linda Paxton affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Paxton is affiliated with Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring, Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center 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

    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 Linda Paxton accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Linda Paxton is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Linda Paxton offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Paxton's office at (301) 681-6730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Linda Paxton?

    Please contact Dr. Paxton's office at (301) 681-6730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Linda Paxton have?

    Dr. Linda Paxton is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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