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Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar, MD

Sun Valley, CA

38 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Krishnakumar, Pediatrician in Sun Valley, CA?

    Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Sun Valley, CA. She has been practicing for over 38 years and is board certified. Dr. Krishnakumar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Krishnakumar’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Krishnakumar’s office at (818) 768-3000.

    What languages does Dr. Krishnakumar speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Krishnakumar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Krishnakumar 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. Krishnakumar. 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:

    • Mental Health Screening
    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Behavioral Health Screening
    • Psychological Assessment
    • Mental Wellness Check
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1330: Encounter for screening examination for mental health and behavioral disorders, unspecified
    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • General Counseling
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services
    • Therapy Services
    • Support Sessions
    • Mental Health Support

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling
    • Z719: Counseling, 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:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    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:

    • Understanding Test Results
    • Test results explanation
    • Medical findings review
    • Diagnostic interpretation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Antibody Response Test
    • Immune Response Test
    • Antibody Level Check
    • Immunity Assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0184: Encounter for antibody response examination

    Also known as:

    • Other Administrative Medical Exams
    • Miscellaneous administrative exams
    • Various official health checks
    • Other regulatory medical assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0289: Encounter for other administrative examinations

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Tuberculosis Screening
    • TB test
    • PPD test
    • Tuberculosis exposure check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z111: Encounter for screening for respiratory tuberculosis

    Also known as:

    • Viral Intestinal Infection
    • Gastroenteritis
    • Viral Infection
    • Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
    • Viral stomach flu
    • Viral enteritis
    • Viral gut infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Krishnakumar perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Krishnakumar 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. Krishnakumar. 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:

    • Medical Nutrition Therapy
    • Dietary Counseling
    • Nutritional Assessment
    • Registered Dietitian Consultation

    CPT Codes:

    • 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes

    Also known as:

    • Hearing Screening Test
    • Hearing Tests for Adults
    • Pure Tone Air Screening
    • Basic Hearing Test
    • Audiometry Screening
    • Adult Hearing Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92551: Screening test, pure tone, air only

    Also known as:

    • Vision Screening
    • Visual Acuity Test
    • Eye Chart Test
    • Bilateral Vision Screening

    CPT Codes:

    • 99173: Screening test of visual acuity, quantitative, bilateral

    Does Dr. Krishnakumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Krishnakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (818) 768-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Krishnakumar accept in Sun Valley, CA?

    Dr. Krishnakumar in Sun Valley, 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

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • FirstMerit Corporation

    • Heritage Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Krishnakumar's office located?

    Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar's Primary Practice

    9375 San Fernando Rd

    Sun Valley, CA 91352

    (818) 768-3000

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

    Dr. Krishnakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1699710533.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Krishnakumar?

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

    What is Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar's specialty?

    Dr. Krishnakumar is a Pediatrician near Sun Valley, CA. 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. Krishnakumar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Krishnakumar is affiliated with Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross 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 Tamilselvi Krishnakumar accepting new patients in Sun Valley, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Tamilselvi Krishnakumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Krishnakumar's office at (818) 768-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Tamilselvi Krishnakumar?

    Please contact Dr. Krishnakumar's office at (818) 768-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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