SC
25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandra, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Shakuntala Chandra, MD is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in New Brunswick, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 25 years. Dr. Chandra is fluent in English, Georgian, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandra’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandra’s office at (732) 745-8523.
Where did Dr. Chandra go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
What languages does Dr. Chandra speak?
Dr. Chandra and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Georgian
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chandra typically treat?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chandra 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. Chandra. 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.
Also known as:
- Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby
- Extremely Premature Baby (27 Weeks)
- Premature Babies
- Preterm infant
- Early baby
- Preemie
- Very preterm infant
- Extremely preterm newborn
- Micro-preemie
- Micropremie
- Baby born at 27 weeks
- Extreme immaturity at birth
ICD-10 Codes:
- P0739: Preterm newborn, gestational age 36 completed weeks
- P0724: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 25 completed weeks
- P0726: Extreme immaturity of newborn, gestational age 27 completed weeks
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
What procedures does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Chandra typically perform?
As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shakuntala Chandra 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
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chandra accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandra accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (732) 745-8523 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandra accept in New Brunswick, NJ?
Dr. Chandra in New Brunswick, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chandra's office located?
Dr. Shakuntala Chandra's Primary Practice
254 Easton Ave
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 745-8523
What is Dr. Chandra's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154386514.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandra?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandra
What is Dr. Shakuntala Chandra's specialty?
Dr. Chandra is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist near New Brunswick, NJ.
What does a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Shakuntala Chandra affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandra is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital 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 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shakuntala Chandra accepting new patients in New Brunswick, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Chandra is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shakuntala Chandra offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (732) 745-8523 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shakuntala Chandra?
Please contact Dr. Chandra's office at (732) 745-8523 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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