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21 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Light, Pediatrician in Newark, DE?
Dr. Barbara Light, DO is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Newark, DE. She has been practicing for over 21 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Light is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Light’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Light’s office at (302) 368-8612.
Is Dr. Light board certified in Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Light, DO is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Light speak?
Dr. Light and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Light treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Light 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. Light. 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)
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Health Screening
- Psychological Assessment
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
Also known as:
- Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
- Eye Disease
- Vision Impairment and Blindness
- Annual eye checkup
- Vision screening, no issues
- Eye health exam, all clear
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision 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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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
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
Also known as:
- Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
- Contaminant Exposure Screening
- Health Screening
- Blood Disorder Check
- Immune System Check-up
- Hematologic Screening
- Toxic Exposure Screening
- Environmental Toxin Check
- Pollutant Exposure Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism
- Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants
Also known as:
- Underweight
- Body Weight
- Low body weight
- Below healthy weight
- Malnutrition
ICD-10 Codes:
- R636: Underweight
Also known as:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Dermatitis
- Eczema
- Rashes
- Atopic Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
- Skin Rash
ICD-10 Codes:
- L309: Dermatitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Light perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Barbara Light may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Light's office.
Does Dr. Light accept my insurance?
Dr. Light accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (302) 368-8612 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Light accept in Newark, DE?
Dr. Light in Newark, DE accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
State of Delaware
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Light's office located?
Dr. Barbara Light's Primary Practice
4735 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 1116
Newark, DE 19713
(302) 368-8612
What is Dr. Light's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Light's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093776239.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Light?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Light
What is Dr. Barbara Light's specialty?
Dr. Light is a Pediatrician near Newark, DE. 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. Light to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Barbara Light affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Light is affiliated with Wilmington Hospital 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?
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Is Barbara Light accepting new patients in Newark, DE?
Yes, Dr. Barbara Light is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Barbara Light offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (302) 368-8612 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Barbara Light?
Please contact Dr. Light's office at (302) 368-8612 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Barbara Light have?
Dr. Barbara Light is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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