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Dr. Christopher Climaco, MD

Dr. Christopher Climaco, MD

Cookeville, TN

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Climaco, Pediatrician in Cookeville, TN?

    Dr. Christopher Climaco, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Cookeville, TN. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Climaco graduated from Cebu Institute of Medicine and completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatric Cardiology; Ny Medical College, Pediatrics. Dr. Climaco is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Climaco’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Climaco’s office at (931) 526-6173.

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

    • Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Pediatric Cardiology; Ny Medical College, Pediatrics | Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center | Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Program A

    • Medical School: Cebu Institute of Medicine

    Is Dr. Climaco board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Climaco, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Climaco speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Climaco treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Climaco 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. Climaco. 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:

    • Spastic Quadriplegic Cerebral Palsy
    • Cerebral Palsy
    • Paralysis
    • Quadriplegic CP
    • Spastic CP affecting all limbs
    • Four-limb spastic paralysis
    • CP
    • Brain paralysis
    • Childhood motor disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G800: Spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy
    • G809: Cerebral palsy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Phonological Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech Sound Disorder
    • Articulation Disorder
    • Sound Production Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F800: Phonological disorder

    Also known as:

    • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Chronic Lung Disease of Infancy
    • BPD in Newborns
    • Baby Lung Development Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P271: Bronchopulmonary dysplasia originating in the perinatal period

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Disease
    • Cardiomegaly
    • Big heart
    • Heart enlargement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I517: Cardiomegaly

    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:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Coordination Disorder
    • Developmental Disabilities
    • Dyspraxia
    • Motor Skill Disorder
    • Clumsiness Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F82: Specific developmental disorder of motor function

    Also known as:

    • Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Child Development Delay Check
    • Early Intervention Screening
    • Motor Skill Delay Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1349: Encounter for screening for other developmental delays

    Also known as:

    • Other Viral Infection
    • Viral Infection
    • Uncommon Viral Diseases
    • Rare Viral Infections
    • Miscellaneous Viral Illnesses

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B338: Other specified viral diseases

    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:

    • Other Speech and Language Developmental Disorder
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Atypical speech development
    • Unusual language delay

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F8089: Other developmental disorders of speech and language

    Also known as:

    • Other Genetic Syndrome
    • Birth Defects
    • Rare Birth Defect Syndromes
    • Uncommon Congenital Syndromes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q8789: Other specified congenital malformation syndromes, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Down Syndrome
    • Trisomy 21
    • Mongolism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q909: Down syndrome, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Climaco perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Christopher Climaco may include:

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

    Does Dr. Climaco accept my insurance?

    Dr. Climaco accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (931) 526-6173 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Climaco accept in Cookeville, TN?

    Dr. Climaco in Cookeville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • HealthScope

    • Spectrum

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Climaco's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Climaco's Primary Practice

    758 S Willow Ave

    Cookeville, TN 38501

    (931) 526-6173

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

    Dr. Climaco's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972508703.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Climaco?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Climaco's specialty?

    Dr. Climaco is a Pediatrician near Cookeville, TN. 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. Climaco to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Climaco affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Climaco is affiliated with Cookeville Regional 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

    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 Christopher Climaco accepting new patients in Cookeville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Climaco is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Climaco offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Climaco's office at (931) 526-6173 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Climaco?

    Please contact Dr. Climaco's office at (931) 526-6173 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Climaco have?

    Dr. Christopher Climaco is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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