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Who is Dr. Shridharani, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Rita Shridharani, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shridharani is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shridharani’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shridharani’s office.
What languages does Dr. Shridharani speak?
Dr. Shridharani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shridharani treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Shridharani 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. Shridharani. 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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Failure to Thrive in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
- Poor growth in children
- Childhood growth problems
- Infant growth failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
- R6251: Failure to thrive (child)
Also known as:
- Overactive Pituitary Gland
- Underactive Pituitary Gland
- Pituitary Disorder
- Combined pituitary hormone deficiency
- Isolated growth hormone deficiency
- Pituitary Hyperfunction
- Excess Pituitary Hormone
- Hyperpituitarism
- Hypopituitarism
- Pituitary Hormone Deficiency
- Low Pituitary Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E228: Other hyperfunction of pituitary gland
- E230: Hypopituitarism
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
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:
- Type 1 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 1
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 1 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Glucose in Type 1 Diabetes
- High Blood Sugar Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1065: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Other Health Condition
- Unspecified Health Issue
- General Health Concern
- Other Medical Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z789: Other specified health status
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:
- High Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Elevated triglycerides
- High blood fats
ICD-10 Codes:
- E781: Pure hyperglyceridemia
Also known as:
- Insulin Pump Management
- Diabetes
- Insulin pump adjustment
- Diabetes device care
- Pump therapy for diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4681: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of insulin pump
Also known as:
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Skin Pigmentation Disorder
- AN
- Dark Skin Patches
- Thickened Dark Skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- L83: Acanthosis nigricans
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
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:
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- PCOS
- Stein-Leventhal Syndrome
- Polycystic Ovaries
ICD-10 Codes:
- E282: Polycystic ovarian syndrome
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Overactivity
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenocortical Hyperfunction
- Excess Adrenal Hormones
- Adrenal Hyperactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E270: Other adrenocortical overactivity
Also known as:
- Abnormal Thyroid Function Test Results
- Thyroid Disease
- Unusual thyroid test results
- Irregular thyroid function
- Thyroid hormone levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- R946: Abnormal results of thyroid function studies
Which procedures does Dr. Shridharani perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Rita Shridharani 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shridharani's office.
Does Dr. Shridharani accept my insurance?
Dr. Shridharani 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. Shridharani accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Shridharani in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
State of Georgia
SummaCare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shridharani's office located?
What is Dr. Shridharani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shridharani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740448067.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shridharani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shridharani
What is Dr. Rita Shridharani's specialty?
Dr. Shridharani is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Contact Dr. Shridharani to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rita Shridharani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shridharani is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness 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
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Is Rita Shridharani accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Rita Shridharani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rita Shridharani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shridharani's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rita Shridharani?
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