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Dr. Douglas Josephson, MD

Dr. Douglas Josephson, MD

Alpharetta, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Josephson, Pediatrician in Alpharetta, GA?

    Dr. Douglas Josephson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Alpharetta, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Josephson graduated from University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Josephson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Josephson’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Josephson’s office at (770) 343-9900.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Co Sch Of Med, Pediatrics | University Colo/Chldns Hospital | University of Colorado Program A

    • Medical School: University of Fl Coll of Med, Gainesville | University of Florida College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Josephson board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Josephson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Josephson speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Josephson treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Josephson 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. Josephson. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Head Cold
    • Nasal Congestion
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Dual Sensory Impairment
    • Hearing Disorder and Deafness
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Deafblindness
    • Combined hearing and vision loss
    • Multi-sensory impairment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7382: Dual sensory impairment

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Affected by Breech Delivery
    • Childbirth Problems
    • Infant affected by breech birth
    • Baby affected by feet-first delivery
    • Newborn with breech presentation complications
    • Neonatal effects of breech delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P030: Newborn affected by breech delivery and extraction

    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:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    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

    Which procedures does Dr. Josephson perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Douglas Josephson may include:

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

    Does Dr. Josephson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Josephson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 343-9900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Josephson accept in Alpharetta, GA?

    Dr. Josephson in Alpharetta, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Josephson's office located?

    Dr. Douglas Josephson's Primary Practice

    12385 Crabapple Rd

    Alpharetta, GA 30004

    (770) 343-9900

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    Dr. Douglas Josephson's Practice 2

    11525 Haynes Bridge Rd Ste 200

    Alpharetta, GA 30009

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    Dr. Douglas Josephson's Practice 3

    110 N Corners Pkwy # 100

    Cumming, GA 30040

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

    Dr. Josephson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376570192.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Josephson?

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

    What is Dr. Douglas Josephson's specialty?

    Dr. Josephson is a Pediatrician near Alpharetta, GA. 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. Contact Dr. Josephson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Douglas Josephson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Josephson is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Douglas Josephson accepting new patients in Alpharetta, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Douglas Josephson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Douglas Josephson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Josephson's office at (770) 343-9900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Douglas Josephson?

    Please contact Dr. Josephson's office at (770) 343-9900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Josephson have?

    Dr. Douglas Josephson is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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