Dr. Shilpa Kesari, MD
Paterson, NJ
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kesari, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Shilpa Kesari, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kesari is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kesari’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kesari’s office at (973) 754-2000.
What languages does Dr. Kesari speak?
Dr. Kesari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Kesari typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Kesari 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. Kesari. 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:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
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:
- Early Puberty
- Puberty
- Central precocious puberty
- Precocious puberty
- Puberty at a young age
ICD-10 Codes:
- E301: Precocious puberty
Also known as:
- Obesity
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- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
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:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Kesari typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shilpa Kesari 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
Please contact Dr. Kesari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kesari accept my insurance?
Dr. Kesari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 754-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kesari accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Kesari in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
Medicaid
Mercy Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Kesari's office located?
Dr. Shilpa Kesari's Primary Practice
11 Getty Ave Bldg 400
Paterson, NJ 07503
(973) 754-2000
What is Dr. Kesari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kesari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1265896427.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kesari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kesari
What is Dr. Shilpa Kesari's specialty?
Dr. Kesari is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Paterson, NJ.
What does a Pediatric Endocrinologist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shilpa Kesari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kesari is affiliated with St. Joseph's University Medical Center 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
When to see a Pediatric Endocrinologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shilpa Kesari accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Shilpa Kesari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shilpa Kesari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kesari's office at (973) 754-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shilpa Kesari?
Please contact Dr. Kesari's office at (973) 754-2000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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