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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pakdi, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in Reading, PA?
Dr. Pearl Pakdi, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Reading, PA. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Pakdi graduated from Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine and completed her residency at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program. Dr. Pakdi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Thai, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pakdi’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pakdi’s office at (610) 378-2000.
Where did Dr. Pakdi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn Program
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine At Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok | Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Pakdi speak?
Dr. Pakdi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Thai
What conditions does Dr. Pakdi treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pakdi 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. Pakdi. 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:
- Slow Feeding in Newborns
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Infant slow eating
- Baby taking long to feed
- Newborn feeding difficulties
ICD-10 Codes:
- P922: Slow feeding of newborn
Also known as:
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Hyaline Membrane Disease
- Neonatal Respiratory Distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P220: Respiratory distress syndrome of newborn
Also known as:
- Transient Rapid Breathing in Newborns
- Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Lung Disease
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Temporary fast breathing in infants
- Wet lung syndrome in newborns
- Transient tachypnea of newborn
- Infant breathing difficulty
- Neonatal respiratory distress
- Baby lung distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- P221: Transient tachypnea of newborn
- P229: Respiratory distress of newborn, unspecified
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Newborn Low Blood Sugar
- Hypoglycemia
- Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
- Neonatal Hypoglycemia
- Infant Low Blood Sugar
- Low Glucose in Newborns
ICD-10 Codes:
- P704: Other neonatal hypoglycemia
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0737: Preterm newborn, gestational age 34 completed weeks
Which procedures does Dr. Pakdi perform as a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Pearl Pakdi may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pakdi's office.
Does Dr. Pakdi accept my insurance?
Dr. Pakdi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 378-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pakdi accept in Reading, PA?
Dr. Pakdi in Reading, 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
Capital BlueCross
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Geisinger Health Plan
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
State of Pennsylvania
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Pakdi's office located?
What is Dr. Pakdi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pakdi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083729321.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pakdi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pakdi
What is Dr. Pearl Pakdi's specialty?
Dr. Pakdi is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near Reading, PA. 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. Pakdi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Pearl Pakdi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pakdi is affiliated with Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Wynn 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
Where can I learn more about Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?
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Is Pearl Pakdi accepting new patients in Reading, PA?
Yes, Dr. Pearl Pakdi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pearl Pakdi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pakdi's office at (610) 378-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pearl Pakdi?
Please contact Dr. Pakdi's office at (610) 378-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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