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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Palayekar, Gynecologist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Meena Palayekar, MD is a Gynecologist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA. She has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified. Dr. Palayekar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Palayekar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Palayekar’s office at (412) 359-3355.
Is Dr. Palayekar board certified as a Gynecologist?
Yes, Dr. Meena Palayekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
What languages does Dr. Palayekar speak?
Dr. Palayekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Marathi
What conditions does Dr. Palayekar treat?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Palayekar 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. Palayekar. 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:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Irregular Periods
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Regular Cycle)
- Heavy and Frequent Periods (Irregular Cycle)
- Menstruation
- Oligomenorrhea
- Abnormal Menstrual Cycle
- Menorrhagia
- Polymenorrhea
- Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
- Menometrorrhagia
- Irregular Heavy Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N926: Irregular menstruation, unspecified
- N920: Excessive and frequent menstruation with regular cycle
- N921: Excessive and frequent menstruation with irregular cycle
Also known as:
- Other Vaginal Disorder
- Vaginal Disease
- Non-inflammatory Vaginal Conditions
- Specific Vaginal Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- N898: Other specified noninflammatory disorders of vagina
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Birth Control Shot Check-up
- Birth Control
- Injectable contraceptive follow-up
- Depo-Provera monitoring
- Birth control injection check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3042: Encounter for surveillance of injectable contraceptive
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic Menopause
- Menopause
- Menopausal Transition
- Postmenopause
- Change of Life
- Climacteric
- The Change of Life
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z780: Asymptomatic menopausal state
- N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Frequent Urination
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
- R350: Frequency of micturition
- R3915: Urgency of urination
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Breast Pain
- Breast Disease
- Mastalgia
- Tender Breasts
- Sore Breasts
ICD-10 Codes:
- N644: Mastodynia
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Negative Pregnancy Test Result
- Pregnancy Test
- No pregnancy detected
- Negative HCG test
- Not pregnant result
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative
What procedures does Dr. Palayekar perform?
As a Gynecologist, Dr. Palayekar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Palayekar. 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:
- IUD Insertion
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device placement
- IUD placement
- Birth control implant
CPT Codes:
- 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
- Colposcopy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Curettage
- Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage
Also known as:
- IUD Removal
- Birth Control
- Intrauterine device removal
- Take out IUD
- Remove birth control device
- IUD explant
CPT Codes:
- 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)
Also known as:
- Uterine Lining Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Uterine Biopsy
- Cervical Biopsy
- Endocervical Sampling
CPT Codes:
- 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
- Drug Delivery Device Removal
- Permanent Drug Implant Explant
- Non-Dissolving Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant
Does Dr. Palayekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Palayekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 359-3355 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Palayekar accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Palayekar in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
ArcBest Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Tennessee
Unimin
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Palayekar's office located?
Dr. Meena Palayekar's Primary Practice
1307 Federal St Ste B201
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 359-3355
What is Dr. Palayekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Palayekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801060082.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Palayekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Palayekar
What is Dr. Meena Palayekar's specialty?
Dr. Palayekar is a Gynecologist near Pittsburgh, PA. A physician specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions is dedicated to addressing a wide range of female reproductive health issues. Contact Dr. Palayekar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Meena Palayekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Palayekar is affiliated with NYU Langone Health - Tisch Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, The Valley 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
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Is Meena Palayekar accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Meena Palayekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Meena Palayekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Palayekar's office at (412) 359-3355 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Meena Palayekar?
Please contact Dr. Palayekar's office at (412) 359-3355 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Meena Palayekar have?
Dr. Meena Palayekar is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
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