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Dr. Christine Penso, MD

Dr. Christine Penso, MD

Fort Lauderdale, FL

40 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Penso, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Christine Penso, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Penso completed her residency at Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Gynecology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Penso is fluent in English, French, Greek, Modern (1453-), Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Penso’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Penso’s office at (706) 571-1285.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Penso?

    Dr. Christine Penso, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Penso empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in High-Risk Pregnancy, Prenatal Diagnosis, Ultrasound, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fort Lauderdale/FL community, Dr. Penso is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Jackson Memorial Hospital, Fl, Maternal & Fetal Med Fellow | Yale New Haven Hosp, CT, Ultrasound/Prenat Diag Fellow

    • Residency: Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Gynecology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Memorial Regional Hospital, FL | Jackson Memorial Medical Center

    • Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl

    Is Dr. Penso board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Penso, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Penso speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    • Greek, Modern (1453-)

    • Italian

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Penso treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Penso 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. Penso. 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:

    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Antenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Prenatal Screening for Uncertain Due Date
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy
    • Other Prenatal Screening Follow-up
    • Maternal Screening Follow-up
    • Pregnancy Screening Review
    • Antenatal Dating Scan
    • Pregnancy Dating Ultrasound
    • Due Date Confirmation Scan

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations
    • Z362: Encounter for other antenatal screening follow-up
    • Z3687: Encounter for antenatal screening for uncertain dates

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Growth Screening
    • Baby growth check
    • Fetal growth restriction screening
    • Screening for small baby

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z364: Encounter for antenatal screening for fetal growth retardation

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy-Induced High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy
    • Gestational Hypertension
    • High Blood Pressure from Pregnancy
    • Hypertension in Pregnancy without Proteinuria
    • Chronic Hypertension in Pregnancy
    • Pre-existing High Blood Pressure during Pregnancy
    • Maternal Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester
    • O133: Gestational [pregnancy-induced] hypertension without significant proteinuria, third trimester
    • O10913: Unspecified pre-existing hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management
    • GDM on oral drugs
    • Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
    • Gestational diabetes pill controlled

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
    • O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Incompetence in Mid-Pregnancy
    • Cervix Disorder
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Incompetent Cervix (Mid-Pregnancy)
    • Weak Cervix (Second Trimester)
    • Cervical Insufficiency (Mid-Pregnancy)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O3432: Maternal care for cervical incompetence, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Rate Problems
    • Irregular Fetal Heartbeat
    • Fetal Arrhythmia
    • Abnormal Fetal Heart Rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O368330: Maternal care for abnormalities of the fetal heart rate or rhythm, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Severe Preeclampsia
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Preeclampsia
    • Advanced Preeclampsia
    • Severe Toxemia of Pregnancy
    • High-Risk Preeclampsia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O1413: Severe pre-eclampsia, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Anemia during Late Pregnancy
    • Anemia
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Low iron in third trimester
    • Late pregnancy anemia
    • Blood deficiency during third trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99013: Anemia complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Third Trimester Prenatal Care
    • Prenatal Care
    • Late Pregnancy Check-ups
    • Routine Third Trimester Care
    • Maternity Care (Third Trimester)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3483: Encounter for supervision of other normal pregnancy, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Penso perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Christine Penso may include:

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

    Does Dr. Penso accept my insurance?

    Dr. Penso accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 571-1285 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Penso accept in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Dr. Penso in Fort Lauderdale, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of Florida

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Penso's office located?

    Dr. Christine Penso's Primary Practice

    200 NW 7th Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

    (706) 571-1285

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    Dr. Christine Penso's Practice 2

    1600 S Andrews Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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    Dr. Christine Penso's Practice 3

    100 SE 15th Ave

    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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

    Dr. Penso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1104811165.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Penso?

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

    What is Dr. Christine Penso's specialty?

    Dr. Penso is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Fort Lauderdale, FL. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Penso to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christine Penso affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Penso is affiliated with Boston Medical Center - Brighton, Boston Medical Center - South 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

    Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist 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 Christine Penso accepting new patients in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Christine Penso is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christine Penso offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Penso's office at (706) 571-1285 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christine Penso?

    Please contact Dr. Penso's office at (706) 571-1285 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christine Penso have?

    Dr. Christine Penso is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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