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Who is Dr. Thakkar, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Orange, CA?
Dr. Amruta Thakkar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Thakkar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thakkar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thakkar’s office at (714) 509-7984.
What languages does Dr. Thakkar speak?
Dr. Thakkar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thakkar treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Thakkar 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. Thakkar. 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:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Hyperglycemia
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Obesity
- Severe Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- BMI Class 3 Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E66813: Obesity, class 3
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Addison Disease
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Underactive Adrenal Gland
- Adrenocortical Hypofunction
- Adrenal Crisis
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E2740: Unspecified adrenocortical insufficiency
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Graves' Disease
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Graves Disease
- Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
- Toxic Diffuse Goiter
- Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Which procedures does Dr. Thakkar perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Amruta Thakkar may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Thakkar's office.
Does Dr. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 509-7984 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thakkar accept in Orange, CA?
Dr. Thakkar in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Shield of California
CalOptima
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
HealthSmart
Monarch HealthCare
OptumRx
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thakkar's office located?
What is Dr. Thakkar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205367174.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thakkar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thakkar
What is Dr. Amruta Thakkar's specialty?
Dr. Thakkar is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Orange, CA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Thakkar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Amruta Thakkar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Thakkar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Choc Hospital Main Campus - Orange. 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
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Is Amruta Thakkar accepting new patients in Orange, CA?
Yes, Dr. Amruta Thakkar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Amruta Thakkar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (714) 509-7984 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Amruta Thakkar?
Please contact Dr. Thakkar's office at (714) 509-7984 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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