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45 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Kothari, Adolescent Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Purnima Kothari, MD is an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 45 years and is board certified. Dr. Kothari graduated from Grant Government Medical College and completed her residency at Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Kothari is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kothari’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kothari’s office at (516) 735-1116.
Where did Dr. Kothari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Maimonides Med Ctr, Pediatrics | Maimonides Medical Center Program
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Kothari board certified as an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Purnima Kothari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kothari speak?
Dr. Kothari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kothari typically treat?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, Dr. Kothari 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. Kothari. 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)
- 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:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
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:
- 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
What procedures does an Adolescent Medicine Specialist like Dr. Kothari typically perform?
As an Adolescent Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Purnima Kothari may include:
- Adolescent Annual Check Up
- Adolescent Medicine Consultation
- Adolescent Medicine Follow Up
- Adolescent Pap Smear / Annual GYN Exam
Please contact Dr. Kothari's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kothari accept my insurance?
Dr. Kothari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 735-1116 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kothari accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Kothari in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
VillageCare of New York
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Where is Dr. Kothari's office located?
What is Dr. Kothari's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kothari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952498750.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kothari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kothari
What is Dr. Purnima Kothari's specialty?
Dr. Kothari is a Adolescent Medicine Specialist near Brooklyn, NY.
Is this Dr. Purnima Kothari affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kothari is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 an Adolescent Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Purnima Kothari accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?
Yes, Dr. Purnima Kothari is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Purnima Kothari offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kothari's office at (516) 735-1116 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Purnima Kothari?
Please contact Dr. Kothari's office at (516) 735-1116 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Purnima Kothari have?
Dr. Purnima Kothari is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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