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Dr. Aruni Gunaratne, MD

Durham, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gunaratne, Pediatrician in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Aruni Gunaratne, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Durham, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Gunaratne is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunaratne’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunaratne’s office at (919) 684-8111.

    What languages does Dr. Gunaratne speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Gunaratne treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gunaratne 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. Gunaratne. 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)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6690: Otitis media, unspecified, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Skin Rash
    • Rashes
    • Skin Eruption
    • Hives
    • Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pneumonia
    • Lung Infection
    • Chest Infection
    • Pneumonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

    Also known as:

    • Asthma Flare-Up
    • Asthma
    • Asthma Attack
    • Acute Asthma Exacerbation
    • Worsening Asthma
    • Asthma Episode

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation

    Also known as:

    • Obstructive Sleep Apnea
    • Sleep Apnea
    • Obstructive sleep apnea
    • OSA
    • Blocked airway during sleep
    • Snoring and gasping during sleep

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)

    Also known as:

    • Seizures
    • Epilepsy
    • Convulsions
    • Fits

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R569: Unspecified convulsions

    Also known as:

    • Missing Organ
    • Loss of an organ
    • Organ removal
    • Absence of an organ

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z9089: Acquired absence of other organs

    Also known as:

    • Routine Eye and Vision Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Eye Disease
    • Vision Impairment and Blindness
    • Annual eye checkup
    • Vision screening, no issues
    • Eye health exam, all clear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0100: Encounter for examination of eyes and vision without abnormal findings

    Which procedures does Dr. Gunaratne perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Aruni Gunaratne may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gunaratne's office.

    Does Dr. Gunaratne accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gunaratne accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (919) 684-8111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gunaratne accept in Durham, NC?

    Dr. Gunaratne in Durham, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal Employee Program

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Indiana

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Gunaratne's office located?

    Dr. Aruni Gunaratne's Primary Practice

    2301 Erwin Rd

    Durham, NC 27705

    (919) 684-8111

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    Dr. Aruni Gunaratne's Practice 2

    7503 Surratts Rd Fl 1

    Clinton, MD 20735

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    Dr. Aruni Gunaratne's Practice 3

    4200 Wisconsin Ave NW Ste 4

    Washington, DC 20016

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

    Dr. Gunaratne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790247708.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunaratne?

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

    What is Dr. Aruni Gunaratne's specialty?

    Dr. Gunaratne is a Pediatrician near Durham, NC. 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. Gunaratne to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Aruni Gunaratne affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gunaratne is affiliated with MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 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 Aruni Gunaratne accepting new patients in Durham, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Aruni Gunaratne is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aruni Gunaratne offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gunaratne's office at (919) 684-8111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Aruni Gunaratne?

    Please contact Dr. Gunaratne's office at (919) 684-8111 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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