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Who is Dr. Kotha, Pediatrician in Hempstead, NY?
Dr. Sudharani Kotha, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hempstead, NY with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Kotha graduated from University of Health Sciences Antigua and completed her residency at New York Methodist Hospital Program. Dr. Kotha is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kotha’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kotha’s office at (516) 489-8888.
Where did Dr. Kotha go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: New York Methodist Hospital Program
Medical School: University of Health Sciences Antigua | Sri Venkateswara Medical College | Kurnool Medical College
Is Dr. Kotha board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Sudharani Kotha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Kotha speak?
Dr. Kotha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kotha typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kotha 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. Kotha. 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:
- 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:
- Ear and Hearing Examination (Normal Findings)
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Normal Hearing Test
- Clear Ear Checkup
- Routine Audiology Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0110: Encounter for examination of ears and hearing without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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
Also known as:
- Routine Blood Pressure Check (Normal Findings)
- Vital Signs
- Normal BP reading
- Blood pressure screening, all clear
- Healthy blood pressure check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0130: Encounter for examination of blood pressure without abnormal findings
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
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Kotha typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Sudharani Kotha 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. Kotha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Kotha accept my insurance?
Dr. Kotha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (516) 489-8888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kotha accept in Hempstead, NY?
Dr. Kotha in Hempstead, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Molina Healthcare
New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
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Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sudharani Kotha?
Dr. Kotha has appointments available at her Hempstead, NY office, as well as 1 other location. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Kotha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kotha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316028590.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kotha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kotha
What is Dr. Sudharani Kotha's specialty?
Dr. Kotha is a Pediatrician near Hempstead, NY.
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. Sudharani Kotha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kotha is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn 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
Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.
Is Sudharani Kotha accepting new patients in Hempstead, NY?
Yes, Dr. Sudharani Kotha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sudharani Kotha offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kotha, or call (516) 489-8888 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Sudharani Kotha?
Yes, Dr. Kotha offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Kotha, or call (516) 489-8888 for more information.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sudharani Kotha have?
Dr. Sudharani Kotha is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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