Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prasad, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Vijaya Prasad, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Paterson, NJ with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Prasad graduated from Indira Gandhi Government Medical College and completed her residency at Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Endocrinology; Interfaith Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Bergen Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prasad is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasad’s office.
Where did Dr. Prasad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale Univ Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatric Endocrinology; Interfaith Med Ctr, Pediatrics; Bergen Reg Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Indira Gandhi Government Medical College
Is Dr. Prasad board certified as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Prasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
Telugu
What conditions does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Prasad typically treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Congenital Hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid at Birth
- Neonatal Hypothyroidism
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E031: Congenital hypothyroidism without goiter
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hashimoto's Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Hashimoto's disease
- Autoimmune thyroiditis
- Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
ICD-10 Codes:
- E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
- T1D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E109: Type 1 diabetes mellitus without complications
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:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
What procedures does a Pediatric Endocrinologist like Dr. Prasad typically perform?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by Dr. Vijaya Prasad 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. Prasad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Paterson, NJ?
Dr. Prasad in Paterson, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1194752584.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Vijaya Prasad's specialty?
Dr. Prasad 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. Vijaya Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prasad is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton 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 Vijaya Prasad accepting new patients in Paterson, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaya Prasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaya Prasad?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Vijaya Prasad have?
Dr. Vijaya Prasad is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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