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Who is Dr. Mahendra, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Naperville, IL?
Dr. Sheela Mahendra, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Naperville, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Mahendra completed her residency at DuPont Hospital for Children - Pediatrics. Dr. Mahendra is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Mahendra’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Mahendra’s office at (847) 570-1795.
Where did Dr. Mahendra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: DuPont Hospital for Children - Pediatric Gastroenterology
Residency: DuPont Hospital for Children - Pediatrics
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine (Education)
What languages does Dr. Mahendra speak?
Dr. Mahendra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Mahendra treat?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Mahendra 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. Mahendra. 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:
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Upper Middle Abdominal Pain
- Belly Button Pain
- Abdominal Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
- Epigastric pain
- Pain below breastbone
- Upper stomach pain
- Pain around navel
- Periumbilical discomfort
- Umbilical pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
- R1013: Epigastric pain
- R1033: Periumbilical pain
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
- Constipation
- Slow Transit Constipation
- Functional Constipation
- Unexplained Chronic Constipation
- Long-Term Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
- Chronic Constipation
- Sluggish Bowel
- Colonic Inertia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
- K5909: Other constipation
- K5901: Slow transit constipation
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Other Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
- Atypical Feeding Problems
- Unusual Eating Issues
- Specific Feeding Challenges
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
- R6339: Other feeding difficulties
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Oral Phase Swallowing Difficulty
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Oral dysphagia
- Trouble chewing and swallowing
- Difficulty moving food in mouth
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1311: Dysphagia, oral phase
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick to Stomach
- Queasiness
- Upset Stomach
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
- R110: Nausea
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- EoE
- Allergic Esophagitis
- Eosinophilic Inflammation of Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K200: Eosinophilic esophagitis
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:
- Moderate Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Moderate Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Moderate Nutritional Deficiency
- Moderate Underweight
ICD-10 Codes:
- E440: Moderate protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Mahendra perform as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?
As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sheela Mahendra may include:
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy Consultation
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Endoscopy / Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Gastric Balloon
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Consultation
- Gastric Stimulator Implantation Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Mahendra's office.
Does Dr. Mahendra accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahendra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 570-1795 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Mahendra accept in Naperville, IL?
Dr. Mahendra in Naperville, IL 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
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Fox Valley Medicine
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Mahendra's office located?
Dr. Sheela Mahendra's Primary Practice
120 Spalding Dr Ste 411
Naperville, IL 60540
(847) 570-1795
What is Dr. Mahendra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Mahendra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568637841.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Mahendra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Mahendra
What is Dr. Sheela Mahendra's specialty?
Dr. Mahendra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Naperville, IL. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Mahendra to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sheela Mahendra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Mahendra 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
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Is Sheela Mahendra accepting new patients in Naperville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sheela Mahendra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sheela Mahendra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Mahendra's office at (847) 570-1795 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sheela Mahendra?
Please contact Dr. Mahendra's office at (847) 570-1795 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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