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Dr. Carol Plotsky, MD

Rockville, MD

33 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Plotsky, Pediatrician in Rockville, MD?

    Dr. Carol Plotsky, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Rockville, MD. She has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Plotsky graduated from Mechanical Engineering and completed her residency at Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Plotsky is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Plotsky’s office at (301) 330-3216.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Pittsburgh Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Chldns Hosp Pittsburgh

    • Medical School: Mechanical Engineering

    Is Dr. Plotsky board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Plotsky, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Plotsky speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Plotsky treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Plotsky 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. Plotsky. 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral
    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    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

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Which procedures does Dr. Plotsky perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Carol Plotsky may include:

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

    Does Dr. Plotsky accept my insurance?

    Please contact Dr. Plotsky's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.

    Where is Dr. Plotsky's office located?

    Dr. Carol Plotsky's Primary Practice

    15215 Shady Grove Rd Ste 303

    Rockville, MD 20850

    (301) 330-3216

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

    Dr. Plotsky's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477523116.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Plotsky?

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

    What is Dr. Carol Plotsky's specialty?

    Dr. Plotsky is a Pediatrician near Rockville, MD. 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. Plotsky to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Carol Plotsky affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Plotsky is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

    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 Carol Plotsky accepting new patients in Rockville, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Carol Plotsky is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Carol Plotsky offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Plotsky's office at (301) 330-3216 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Carol Plotsky?

    Please contact Dr. Plotsky's office at (301) 330-3216 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Carol Plotsky have?

    Dr. Carol Plotsky is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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