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Dr. Satbir Chhina, MD

Laredo, TX

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chhina, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Satbir Chhina, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Laredo, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Chhina graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Chhina is fluent in English, Hindi, Panjabi, Punjabi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chhina’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chhina’s office at (956) 722-4222.

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

    • Residency: Loma Linda Univ Med Ctr, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Jersey Shore Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Loma Linda University Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Med Coll- Guru Nanak Dev Univ- Amritsar- Punjab- India | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College

    Is Dr. Chhina board certified as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Satbir Chhina, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Chhina speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Panjabi

    • Punjabi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Chhina treat?

    As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chhina 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. Chhina. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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
    • 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:

    • Other Metabolic Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Rare Metabolic Disease Screening
    • Uncommon Metabolic Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13228: Encounter for screening for other metabolic disorders

    Also known as:

    • Strep Throat
    • Sore Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Diaper Rash
    • Common Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Rashes
    • Diaper dermatitis
    • Nappy rash
    • Baby rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L22: Diaper dermatitis

    What procedures does Dr. Chhina perform?

    As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chhina 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. Chhina. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
    • Speech sound evaluation
    • Language comprehension test
    • Articulation assessment
    • Speech therapy evaluation

    CPT Codes:

    • 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Does Dr. Chhina accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chhina accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 722-4222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chhina accept in Laredo, TX?

    Dr. Chhina in Laredo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • California Foundation for Medical Care

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Dignity Health / Catholic Health West

    • Driscoll Health Plan

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • MedImpact

    • Molina

    • State of Texas

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chhina's office located?

    Dr. Satbir Chhina's Primary Practice

    1710 E Saunders St Ste B365

    Laredo, TX 78041

    (956) 722-4222

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    Dr. Satbir Chhina's Practice 2

    4502 Medical Dr

    San Antonio, TX 78229

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

    Dr. Chhina's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881707214.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chhina?

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

    What is Dr. Satbir Chhina's specialty?

    Dr. Chhina is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Laredo, TX. A pediatrician who serves as the primary care provider for sick newborn infants utilizes their clinical expertise for direct patient care and collaborates with obstetrical colleagues to develop care plans for mothers with high-risk pregnancies. Contact Dr. Chhina to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Satbir Chhina affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chhina is affiliated with University Hospital-San Antonio 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?

    Explore Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist 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 Satbir Chhina accepting new patients in Laredo, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Satbir Chhina is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Satbir Chhina offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chhina's office at (956) 722-4222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Satbir Chhina?

    Please contact Dr. Chhina's office at (956) 722-4222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Satbir Chhina have?

    Dr. Satbir Chhina is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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