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Dr. Gulam Younossi, MD

Dr. Gulam Younossi, MD

Pediatrician

Alexandria, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Younossi, Pediatrician in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Gulam Younossi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Alexandria, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Younossi graduated from Registrar and completed his residency at Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Pediatrics; La Rabida Chdrn Hp-Res Ctr, Pediatrics; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Pediatrics. Dr. Younossi is fluent in English, Arabic, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Younossi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Younossi’s office at (703) 578-6881.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Chicago Hosps, Pediatrics; La Rabida Chdrn Hp-Res Ctr, Pediatrics; Univ Iowa Hosps & Clinics, Pediatrics | University of Chicago Program

    • Medical School: University Dusseldorf, Med Fak, Dusseldorf, Ger | Heinrich Heine University Of Dusseldorf | Registrar | Heinrich-Heine-Universit‰t D¸sseldorf Medizinische Fakult‰t

    Is Dr. Younossi board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Gulam Younossi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Younossi speak?

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

    • Arabic
    • English
    • German
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Younossi 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. Younossi. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Sports Participation Health Examination
    • Sports Safety
    • Sports Physical
    • Pre-Participation Physical Exam (PPE)
    • Athletic Clearance Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z025: Encounter for examination for participation in sport

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Gulam Younossi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Younossi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Younossi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 578-6881 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Younossi accept in Alexandria, VA?

    Dr. Younossi in Alexandria, VA 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)

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Riverside Health

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • State of Virginia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Younossi's office located?

    Dr. Gulam Younossi's Primary Practice

    5212 Dawes Ave

    Alexandria, VA 22311

    (703) 578-6881

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

    Dr. Younossi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801822705.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Younossi?

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

    What is Dr. Gulam Younossi's specialty?

    Dr. Younossi is a Pediatrician near Alexandria, VA.

    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 Dr. Gulam Younossi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Younossi is affiliated with Inova Alexandria Hospital, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, Musc Health University 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

    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 Dr. Gulam Younossi accepting new patients in Alexandria, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Gulam Younossi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gulam Younossi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Younossi's office at (703) 578-6881 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gulam Younossi?

    Please contact Dr. Younossi's office at (703) 578-6881 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Younossi's office located?

    Dr. Younossi's office is located in Alexandria, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Gulam Younossi have?

    Dr. Gulam Younossi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.