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Who is Dr. Jarrett, Pediatrician in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Althea Jarrett, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Dallas, TX with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Jarrett completed her residency at Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Jarrett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Jarrett’s office at (682) 885-6050.
Where did Dr. Jarrett go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Georgetown Univ Hosp, Pediatrics
Medical School: University of South Fl Coll of Med, Tampa Fl
Is Dr. Jarrett board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Althea Jarrett, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Jarrett speak?
Dr. Jarrett and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jarrett typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Jarrett 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. Jarrett. 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:
- 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
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Mixed Receptive-Expressive Language Disorder
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Global Language Disorder
- Understanding and Speaking Disorder
- Combined Language Impairment
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F802: Mixed receptive-expressive language disorder
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Jarrett typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Jarrett 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. Jarrett. 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:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Jarrett accept my insurance?
Dr. Jarrett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (682) 885-6050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Jarrett accept in Dallas, TX?
Dr. Jarrett in Dallas, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Jarrett's office located?
What is Dr. Jarrett's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Jarrett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811996663.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Jarrett?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Jarrett
What is Dr. Althea Jarrett's specialty?
Dr. Jarrett is a Pediatrician near Dallas, TX.
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 this Dr. Althea Jarrett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Jarrett is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Scottish Rite For Children - Dallas. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
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Is Althea Jarrett accepting new patients in Dallas, TX?
Yes, Dr. Althea Jarrett is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Althea Jarrett offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Jarrett's office at (682) 885-6050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Althea Jarrett?
Please contact Dr. Jarrett's office at (682) 885-6050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Althea Jarrett have?
Dr. Althea Jarrett is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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