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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kharel, Pediatrician in Lake Ariel, PA?
Dr. Shristi Kharel is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lake Ariel, PA. Dr. Kharel is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kharel’s office at (718) 308-9258.
What languages does Dr. Kharel speak?
Dr. Kharel and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kharel typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kharel 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. Kharel. 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)
- 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:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Ear Infection
- Otitis Media
- Middle Ear Infection
- Ear Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
Also known as:
- Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Digestive Disease
- Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
- Non-Bacterial Colitis
- Gut Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury
- General injury
- Injury, unknown location
- Trauma
ICD-10 Codes:
- T148XXA: Other injury of unspecified body region, initial encounter
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kharel typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Shristi Kharel may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Kharel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kharel accept my insurance?
Dr. Kharel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 308-9258 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kharel accept in Lake Ariel, PA?
Dr. Kharel in Lake Ariel, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
American Plan Administrators
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Risant Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Kharel's office located?
Dr. Shristi Kharel's Primary Practice
62 Industrial Park Rd
Lake Ariel, PA 18436
(718) 308-9258
What is Dr. Kharel's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kharel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891421053.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kharel?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kharel
What is Dr. Shristi Kharel's specialty?
Dr. Kharel is a Pediatrician near Lake Ariel, PA.
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 this Dr. Shristi Kharel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kharel is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shristi Kharel accepting new patients in Lake Ariel, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shristi Kharel is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shristi Kharel offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kharel's office at (718) 308-9258 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shristi Kharel?
Please contact Dr. Kharel's office at (718) 308-9258 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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