Dr. Praful Sarode, MD
Santa Ana, CA
40 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarode, Pediatrician in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Praful Sarode, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Santa Ana, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 40 years and is board certified. Dr. Sarode graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Sarode is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarode’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarode’s office at (714) 547-5444.
Where did Dr. Sarode go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Ucla Med Ctr, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine; Bronx-Lebanon Hosp Ctr, Pediatrics | Cooper Hospital-University Medical Center Program
Medical School: Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry | Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine | Grant Government Medical College
Is Dr. Sarode board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Praful Sarode, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Sarode speak?
Dr. Sarode and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sarode typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sarode 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. Sarode. 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 here.
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Understanding Test Results
- Test results explanation
- Medical findings review
- Diagnostic interpretation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z712: Person consulting for explanation of examination or test findings
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
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:
- 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:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Sarode typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Sarode performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Sarode. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Newborn Circumcision (Surgical)
- Neonatal Circumcision
- Surgical Infant Circumcision
- Baby Circumcision
CPT Codes:
- 54160: Circumcision, surgical excision other than clamp, device, or dorsal slit; neonate (28 days of age or less)
Does Dr. Sarode accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarode accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 547-5444 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarode accept in Santa Ana, CA?
Dr. Sarode in Santa Ana, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
HealthSmart
L.A. Care Health Plan
Molina
Monarch HealthCare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sarode's office located?
Dr. Praful Sarode's Primary Practice
999 N Tustin Ave Ste 124
Santa Ana, CA 92705
(714) 547-5444
What is Dr. Sarode's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarode's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669560231.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarode?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarode
What is Dr. Praful Sarode's specialty?
Dr. Sarode is a Pediatrician near Santa Ana, CA.
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. Praful Sarode affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarode is affiliated with Orange County Global Medical Center, Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, Uci Medical Center, South Coast Global Medical Center, Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Adventist Health White Memorial 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 Praful Sarode accepting new patients in Santa Ana, CA?
Yes, Dr. Praful Sarode is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Praful Sarode offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarode's office at (714) 547-5444 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Praful Sarode?
Please contact Dr. Sarode's office at (714) 547-5444 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Praful Sarode have?
Dr. Praful Sarode is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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