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Dr. Nelson Niu, MD

Gaithersburg, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Niu, Pediatrician in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Dr. Nelson Niu, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Gaithersburg, MD. He is board certified. Dr. Niu graduated from National Taiwan University College of Medicine and completed his residency at Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Niu is fluent in English and Chinese, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Niu’s office at (301) 990-2544.

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

    • Residency: Beth Israel Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Natl Taiwan Univ Coll Of Med- Taipei- Taiwan | National Taiwan University College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Niu board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Niu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Niu speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Niu 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. Niu. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Nelson Niu may include:

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

    Does Dr. Niu accept my insurance?

    Dr. Niu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 990-2544 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Niu accept in Gaithersburg, MD?

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

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Christian Healthcare Ministries

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Johns Hopkins Health System

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Niu's office located?

    Dr. Nelson Niu's Primary Practice

    843 Quince Orchard Blvd Ste A

    Gaithersburg, MD 20878

    (301) 990-2544

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

    Dr. Niu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023052800.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Niu?

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

    What is Dr. Nelson Niu's specialty?

    Dr. Niu is a Pediatrician near Gaithersburg, MD.

    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. Nelson Niu affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Niu is affiliated with Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center 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

    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 Nelson Niu accepting new patients in Gaithersburg, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Nelson Niu is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Nelson Niu offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Niu's office at (301) 990-2544 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Nelson Niu?

    Please contact Dr. Niu's office at (301) 990-2544 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Nelson Niu have?

    Dr. Nelson Niu is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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