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Dr. Karen Szczechowicz, MD

Dr. Karen Szczechowicz, MD

Pediatrician

Peabody, MA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Szczechowicz, Pediatrician in Peabody, MA?

    Dr. Karen Szczechowicz, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Peabody, MA. She has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Szczechowicz graduated from University of Massachusetts Med School and completed her residency at Baystate Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Szczechowicz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Szczechowicz’s office at (978) 538-3131.

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

    • Residency: Baystate Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Baystate Med Center | Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine Program

    • Medical School: University Of Ma Med Sch- Worcester Ma | University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus | University of Massachusetts Med School

    Is Dr. Szczechowicz board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Szczechowicz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Szczechowicz speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Szczechowicz typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Szczechowicz 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. Szczechowicz. 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:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Szczechowicz typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Karen Szczechowicz may include:

    Please contact Dr. Szczechowicz's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Szczechowicz accept my insurance?

    Dr. Szczechowicz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 538-3131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Szczechowicz accept in Peabody, MA?

    Dr. Szczechowicz in Peabody, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Mass General Brigham

    • Point32Health

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    Where is Dr. Szczechowicz's office located?

    Dr. Karen Szczechowicz's Primary Practice

    39 Cross St Ste 306

    Peabody, MA 01960

    (978) 538-3131

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    What hospitals are Dr. Szczechowicz affiliated with?

    Dr. Szczechowicz has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Boston Childrens Hospital,Boston, MA

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

    Dr. Szczechowicz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1902878457.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Szczechowicz?

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

    What is Dr. Karen Szczechowicz's specialty?

    Dr. Szczechowicz is a Pediatrician near Peabody, MA.

    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 Dr. Karen Szczechowicz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Szczechowicz is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Boston Childrens 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Karen Szczechowicz accepting new patients in Peabody, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Karen Szczechowicz is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karen Szczechowicz offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Szczechowicz's office at (978) 538-3131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karen Szczechowicz?

    Please contact Dr. Szczechowicz's office at (978) 538-3131 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Szczechowicz's office located?

    Dr. Szczechowicz's office is located in Peabody, MA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karen Szczechowicz have?

    Dr. Karen Szczechowicz is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.