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Dr. Uma Kanikicharla, MD

Toms River, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Kanikicharla, Pediatrician in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Uma Kanikicharla, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Toms River, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kanikicharla graduated from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. Dr. Kanikicharla is fluent in English, Hebrew, Hindi, Kannada, Portuguese, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kanikicharla’s practice accepts Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kanikicharla’s office at (732) 552-0377.

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

    • Medical School: State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Kanikicharla speak?

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

    • English

    • Hebrew

    • Hindi

    • Kannada

    • Portuguese

    • Spanish

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Kanikicharla treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kanikicharla 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. Kanikicharla. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma with Flare-up
    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Mild Asthma
    • Acute Asthma Attack
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4531: Mild persistent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J111: Influenza due to unidentified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Bacterial Pneumonia
    • Pneumonia
    • Lung infection
    • Infectious pneumonia
    • Pneumonia from bacteria

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J158: Pneumonia due to other specified bacteria

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6693: Otitis media, unspecified, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Hay Fever
    • Pollen allergy
    • Seasonal allergies
    • Allergic rhinitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen

    Also known as:

    • Other Acute Sinus Infection
    • Sinusitis
    • Other acute sinusitis
    • Unspecified acute sinus inflammation
    • Different types of acute sinus infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0180: Other acute sinusitis

    What procedures does Dr. Kanikicharla perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kanikicharla 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. Kanikicharla. 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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Kanikicharla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Kanikicharla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 552-0377 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Kanikicharla accept in Toms River, NJ?

    Dr. Kanikicharla in Toms River, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid

    • State of Mississippi

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Kanikicharla's office located?

    Dr. Uma Kanikicharla's Primary Practice

    301 Lakehurst Rd

    Toms River, NJ 08755

    (732) 552-0377

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    Dr. Uma Kanikicharla's Practice 2

    41 Wilson Ave # 2D

    Newark, NJ 07105

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    Dr. Uma Kanikicharla's Practice 3

    101 2nd St

    Lakewood, NJ 08701

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

    Dr. Kanikicharla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487840039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kanikicharla?

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

    What is Dr. Uma Kanikicharla's specialty?

    Dr. Kanikicharla is a Pediatrician near Toms River, NJ. 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. Kanikicharla to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Uma Kanikicharla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Kanikicharla is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Hackensack University Medical Center, Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center 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

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    Is Uma Kanikicharla accepting new patients in Toms River, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Uma Kanikicharla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Uma Kanikicharla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Kanikicharla's office at (732) 552-0377 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Uma Kanikicharla?

    Please contact Dr. Kanikicharla's office at (732) 552-0377 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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