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Dr. Scott Petersen, MD

Washington, DC

21 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Petersen, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Scott Petersen, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Washington, DC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Petersen completed his residency at Tripler Army Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Petersen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Petersen’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Petersen’s office at (301) 251-8611.

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

    • Residency: Tripler Army Med Ctr, Obstetrics And Gynecology

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda

    Is Dr. Petersen board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Petersen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Petersen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Petersen treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Petersen 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. Petersen. 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:

    • Placental Insufficiency
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Uteroplacental insufficiency
    • Placental dysfunction
    • Failing placenta
    • Placenta not working well

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365130: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Past Obstetric Problems
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Monitoring Pregnancy After Reproductive Issues
    • Specialized Pregnancy Care for Previous Complications
    • High-Risk Obstetric History Management

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09292: Supervision of pregnancy with other poor reproductive or obstetric history, second trimester
    • O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester

    Also known as:

    • Placental Insufficiency
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Uteroplacental Insufficiency
    • Placental Dysfunction
    • Poor Placental Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365120: Maternal care for known or suspected placental insufficiency, second trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management
    • GDM on oral drugs
    • Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
    • Gestational diabetes pill controlled

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
    • O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs

    Also known as:

    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • Cervical Length Screening
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome
    • Cervix measurement during pregnancy
    • Screening for preterm labor risk
    • Transvaginal ultrasound for cervix

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency
    • Z3686: Encounter for antenatal screening for cervical length

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
    • Obesity during pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Excess weight in second trimester
    • Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
    • High BMI during second trimester
    • Maternal obesity
    • Obesity in pregnancy
    • Weight issues in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester
    • O99213: Obesity complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Excessive Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Large baby in womb
    • Macrosomia
    • Big baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O3663X0: Maternal care for excessive fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes in Late Pregnancy
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy if You Have Diabetes
    • Pre-existing Type 2 Diabetes third trimester
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes in late pregnancy
    • Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes in late pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24113: Pre-existing type 2 diabetes mellitus, in pregnancy, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Petersen perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Scott Petersen may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Petersen's office.

    Does Dr. Petersen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Petersen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 251-8611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Petersen accept in Washington, DC?

    Dr. Petersen in Washington, DC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Johns Hopkins

    • Magellan Health Services

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Petersen's office located?

    Dr. Scott Petersen's Primary Practice

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW

    Washington, DC 20037

    (301) 251-8611

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    Dr. Scott Petersen's Practice 2

    900 23rd St NW

    Washington, DC 20037

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    Dr. Scott Petersen's Practice 3

    400 W 7th St

    Frederick, MD 21701

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

    Dr. Petersen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275574519.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Petersen?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Petersen's specialty?

    Dr. Petersen is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Washington, DC. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Petersen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Petersen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Petersen is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center, Holy Cross Hospital - Silver Spring 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Scott Petersen accepting new patients in Washington, DC?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Petersen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Petersen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (301) 251-8611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Petersen?

    Please contact Dr. Petersen's office at (301) 251-8611 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Petersen have?

    Dr. Scott Petersen is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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