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Dr. Anusha Fernando, MD

New York, NY

14 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Fernando, Pediatrician in New York, NY?

    Dr. Anusha Fernando, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 14 years and is board certified. Dr. Fernando is fluent in English, Sindhi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernando’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernando’s office at (212) 523-5000.

    What languages does Dr. Fernando speak?

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

    • English

    • Sindhi

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Fernando treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fernando 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. Fernando. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attack
    • Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma Exacerbation
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    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:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Head Laceration
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Head Cut
    • Deep Head Cut
    • Head Wound

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S0181XA: Laceration without foreign body of other part of head, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Pectoral pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0789: Other chest pain

    Also known as:

    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
    • Stomach Flu Symptoms
    • Queasy and Vomiting

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, 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:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Diarrhea
    • Loose stools
    • Runny poop
    • Frequent bowel movements

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R197: Diarrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • RSV Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
    • RSV lung infection
    • Viral bronchiolitis
    • Acute bronchiolitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus

    Which procedures does Dr. Fernando perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Anusha Fernando may include:

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

    Does Dr. Fernando accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fernando accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 523-5000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Fernando accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Fernando in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • MetroPlus

    • Molina

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Fernando's office located?

    Dr. Anusha Fernando's Primary Practice

    111 Amsterdam Ave

    New York, NY 10023

    (212) 523-5000

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    Dr. Anusha Fernando's Practice 2

    451 Clarkson Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11203

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

    Dr. Fernando's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1023273828.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernando?

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

    What is Dr. Anusha Fernando's specialty?

    Dr. Fernando is a Pediatrician near New York, NY. 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. Fernando to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Anusha Fernando affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fernando is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai West 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?

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    Is Anusha Fernando accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Anusha Fernando is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Anusha Fernando offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (212) 523-5000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Anusha Fernando?

    Please contact Dr. Fernando's office at (212) 523-5000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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