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Dr. Safwat Iskander, MD

Kankakee, IL

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Iskander, Pediatrician in Kankakee, IL?

    Dr. Safwat Iskander, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Kankakee, IL. He has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Iskander completed his residency at Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Iskander is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Iskander’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iskander’s office at (815) 933-3200.

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

    • Residency: Woodhull Med Mntl Hlth Ctr, Pediatrics | Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center Program

    Is Dr. Iskander board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Safwat Iskander, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Iskander speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Iskander treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Iskander 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. Iskander. 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:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Left Ear Infection
    • Right Ear Infection
    • Ear Infection
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache
    • Right Middle Ear Infection
    • Right Otitis Media
    • Right Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H65192: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, left ear
    • H65191: Other acute nonsuppurative otitis media, right ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Infectious Disease
    • Stomach flu
    • Infectious diarrhea
    • Bowel infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A09: Infectious gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection
    • Sore Eye

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H109: Unspecified conjunctivitis

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ringworm
    • Fungal Infection
    • Dermatophytosis
    • Tinea
    • Skin Fungus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B359: Dermatophytosis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Iskander perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Safwat Iskander may include:

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

    Does Dr. Iskander accept my insurance?

    Dr. Iskander accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (815) 933-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Iskander accept in Kankakee, IL?

    Dr. Iskander in Kankakee, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska

    • Centene

    • Chevron

    • Cook County Health & Hospitals System

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Keenan and Associates

    • State of Illinois

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Iskander's office located?

    Dr. Safwat Iskander's Primary Practice

    400 N Wall St Ste 312

    Kankakee, IL 60901

    (815) 933-3200

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

    Dr. Iskander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194781112.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iskander?

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

    What is Dr. Safwat Iskander's specialty?

    Dr. Iskander is a Pediatrician near Kankakee, IL. 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. Iskander to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Safwat Iskander affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Iskander is affiliated with Gibson Area Hospital & Health Services, UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital 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 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 Safwat Iskander accepting new patients in Kankakee, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Safwat Iskander is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Safwat Iskander offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (815) 933-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Safwat Iskander?

    Please contact Dr. Iskander's office at (815) 933-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Safwat Iskander have?

    Dr. Safwat Iskander is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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