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Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti, MD

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti, MD

North Olmsted, OH

43 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Achanti, Pediatrician in North Olmsted, OH?

    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in North Olmsted, OH with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 43 years. Dr. Achanti graduated from Guntur Medical College and completed her residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program. Dr. Achanti is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Achanti’s office.

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

    • Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Guntur Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Achanti speak?

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

    • English

    • Telugu

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Achanti typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Achanti 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. Achanti. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    Also known as:

    • Speech Problems
    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Expressive Language Disorder
    • Other Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication issues
    • Talking problems
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Language Production Disorder
    • Verbal Expression Difficulty
    • Speech Output Disorder
    • Unspecified speech issues
    • Communication problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R479: Unspecified speech disturbances
    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • F801: Expressive language disorder
    • R4789: Other speech disturbances

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Health Checkup
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Achanti typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Achanti 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. Achanti. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.

    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)

    Does Dr. Achanti accept my insurance?

    Dr. Achanti accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Achanti accept in North Olmsted, OH?

    Dr. Achanti in North Olmsted, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

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    Where is Dr. Achanti's office located?

    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti's Primary Practice

    24700 Lorain Rd Ste 304

    North Olmsted, OH 44070

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    Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti's Practice 2

    20800 Westgate Mall Ste 400

    Fairview Park, OH 44126

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

    Dr. Achanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982637906.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Achanti?

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

    What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti's specialty?

    Dr. Achanti is a Pediatrician near North Olmsted, OH.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is this Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Achanti 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Vijayalakshmi Achanti accepting new patients in North Olmsted, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Achanti offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Achanti's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vijayalakshmi Achanti?

    Please contact Dr. Achanti's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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