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Dr. Veena Dhar, MD

Pediatrician

Newark, NJ

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Dhar, Pediatrician in Newark, NJ?

    Dr. Veena Dhar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ. Dr. Dhar graduated from Government Medical College Srinagar and completed her residency at Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Dhar is fluent in English, Hindi, Kashmiri, Portuguese, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dhar’s office.

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

    • Residency: Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Government Medical College Srinagar

    What languages does Dr. Dhar speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Kashmiri
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dhar typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dhar 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. Dhar. 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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Throat pain
    • Pharyngitis
    • Throat discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R070: Pain in throat

    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

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Dhar typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Dhar 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. Dhar. 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:

    • 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. Dhar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Dhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Dhar accept in Newark, NJ?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • INDECS

    • Independence Health Group

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Spectrum

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Dhar's office located?

    Dr. Veena Dhar's Primary Practice

    237 Ferry St

    Newark, NJ 07105

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

    Dr. Dhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1841248796.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dhar?

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

    What is Dr. Veena Dhar's specialty?

    Dr. Dhar is a Pediatrician near Newark, NJ.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Veena Dhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Dhar is affiliated with Atlantic Health Morristown 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

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    Is Dr. Veena Dhar accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. Veena Dhar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Veena Dhar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Dhar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Veena Dhar?

    Please contact Dr. Dhar's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Dhar's office located?

    Dr. Dhar's office is located in Newark, NJ.