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Dr. Carolyn Hudson, MD

Dr. Carolyn Hudson, MD

Pediatrician

Hayward, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hudson, Pediatrician in Hayward, CA?

    Dr. Carolyn Hudson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hayward, CA. Dr. Hudson graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Hudson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hudson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hudson’s office at (510) 785-5000.

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

    • Residency: Waterbury Hosp Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | Waterbury Hospital Health Center | Waterbury Hospital Health Center Program

    • Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Hudson speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hudson 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. Hudson. 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:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hudson 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. Hudson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Circumcision (Surgical)
    • Neonatal Circumcision
    • Surgical Infant Circumcision
    • Baby Circumcision

    CPT Codes:

    • 54160: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; neonate (28 days of age or less)

    Does Dr. Hudson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hudson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (510) 785-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hudson accept in Hayward, CA?

    Dr. Hudson in Hayward, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AllCare Health

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hudson's office located?

    Dr. Carolyn Hudson's Primary Practice

    27212 Calaroga Ave

    Hayward, CA 94545

    (510) 785-5000

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

    Dr. Hudson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114954096.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hudson?

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

    What is Dr. Carolyn Hudson's specialty?

    Dr. Hudson is a Pediatrician near Hayward, CA.

    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. Carolyn Hudson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hudson is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Valleycare, Eden Medical Center, Stanford Health Care - Stanford Hospital, John Muir Health Walnut Creek Medical Center, California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus 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

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    Is Dr. Carolyn Hudson accepting new patients in Hayward, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Carolyn Hudson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carolyn Hudson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hudson's office at (510) 785-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carolyn Hudson?

    Please contact Dr. Hudson's office at (510) 785-5000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hudson's office located?

    Dr. Hudson's office is located in Hayward, CA.