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Dr. Rima Strassman, MD

Dr. Rima Strassman, MD

Allentown, PA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Strassman, Pediatrician in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Rima Strassman, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Strassman completed her residency at North Shore University Hospital GME-Manhasset. Dr. Strassman is fluent in English, Russian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Strassman’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Strassman’s office at (610) 395-4444.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Strassman?

    Dr. Rima Strassman, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatrician 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. Strassman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Breastfeeding, Primary Care, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Allentown/PA community, Dr. Strassman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: North Shore University Hospital GME-Manhasset

    • Medical School: Medical College of Pennsylvania

    Is Dr. Strassman board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Rima Strassman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Strassman speak?

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

    • English

    • Russian

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Strassman treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Strassman 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. Strassman. 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:

    • Breastfeeding Care
    • Breastfeeding
    • Postpartum Care
    • Lactation Support
    • Nursing Mother Check-up
    • Breastfeeding Consultation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z391: Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother

    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:

    • Depression Screening
    • Postpartum Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening
    • Maternal Depression Check
    • PPD Screening
    • New Mother Depression Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
    • Z1332: Encounter for screening for maternal depression

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Difficulty Breastfeeding
    • Breastfeeding
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Baby trouble nursing
    • Neonatal feeding issues at breast
    • Infant breastfeeding problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P925: Neonatal difficulty in feeding at breast

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    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:

    • Family Issues
    • Biological parent-child disagreements
    • Family conflict
    • Parenting challenges

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z62820: Parent-biological child conflict

    Also known as:

    • Tongue-Tie
    • Birth Defects
    • Tongue Disorder
    • Ankyloglossia
    • Short Lingual Frenulum
    • Tied Tongue

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q381: Ankyloglossia

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

    • Global Developmental Delay Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Comprehensive Developmental Screening
    • Milestone Delay Screening
    • Overall Child Development Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Oral dysphagia
    • Trouble chewing and swallowing
    • Difficulty moving food in mouth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    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:

    • 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

    Which procedures does Dr. Strassman perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Rima Strassman may include:

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

    Does Dr. Strassman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Strassman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 395-4444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Strassman accept in Allentown, PA?

    Dr. Strassman in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • CMS

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Strassman's office located?

    Dr. Rima Strassman's Primary Practice

    1517 Pond Rd

    Allentown, PA 18104

    (610) 395-4444

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    Dr. Rima Strassman's Practice 2

    142 Clemens Rd

    Harleysville, PA 19438

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    Dr. Rima Strassman's Practice 3

    555 Delaware Ave

    Palmerton, PA 18071

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

    Dr. Strassman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073591962.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Strassman?

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

    What is Dr. Rima Strassman's specialty?

    Dr. Strassman is a Pediatrician near Allentown, PA. 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. Strassman to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rima Strassman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Strassman is affiliated with St. Luke’s University Health Network - Bethlehem Campus 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 Rima Strassman accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Rima Strassman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rima Strassman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Strassman's office at (610) 395-4444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rima Strassman?

    Please contact Dr. Strassman's office at (610) 395-4444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Rima Strassman have?

    Dr. Rima Strassman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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