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Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy, MD

Adolescent Medicine Specialist

Silver Spring, MD

20 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Abernathy, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Silver Spring, MD?

    Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Silver Spring, MD with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified. Dr. Abernathy completed her residency at Western Reserve Care Sys, Pediatrics. Dr. Abernathy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Abernathy’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Abernathy’s office at (301) 933-6440.

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

    • Residency: Western Reserve Care Sys, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: Allegheny Univ Of Hlth Sciences- Philadelphia Pa

    Is Dr. Abernathy board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Abernathy speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abernathy typically treat?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abernathy 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. Abernathy. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Abernathy typically perform?

    As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Abernathy 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. Abernathy. 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:

    • 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. Abernathy accept my insurance?

    Dr. Abernathy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 933-6440 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Abernathy 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Hennepin County

    • Maryland Physicians Care

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • UPMC Health System

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    Where is Dr. Abernathy's office located?

    Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy's Primary Practice

    2401 Blueridge Ave Fl Second

    Silver Spring, MD 20902

    (301) 933-6440

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    Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy's Practice 2

    230 Washington Heights Med Ctr

    Westminster, MD 21157

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    What hospitals are Dr. Abernathy affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Abernathy has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

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

    Dr. Abernathy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508892787.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Abernathy?

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

    What is Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy's specialty?

    Dr. Abernathy is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Silver Spring, MD.

    Is Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Abernathy is affiliated with Carroll 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

    When to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Adolescent Medicine Specialist. 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 Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy accepting new patients in Silver Spring, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Abernathy's office at (301) 933-6440 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy?

    Please contact Dr. Abernathy's office at (301) 933-6440 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Abernathy's office located?

    Dr. Abernathy's offices are located in Silver Spring, MD and Westminster, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy have?

    Dr. Yasmeen Abernathy is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.