Dr. Shaji Pillai, MD
Kansas City, KS
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Pillai, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Shaji Pillai, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, French, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office.
What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?
Dr. Pillai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Malayalam
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pillai typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
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:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, 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:
- Head Injury
- Head Injuries
- Head Trauma
- Cranial Injury
- Brain Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S0990XA: Unspecified injury of head, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sickle Cell Disease with Crisis
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sickle Cell Anemia Crisis
- Sickle Cell Pain Crisis
- Vaso-Occlusive Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- D5700: Hb-SS disease with crisis, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pillai typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shaji Pillai may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in Kansas City, KS?
Dr. Pillai in Kansas City, KS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Illinois
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
What is Dr. Pillai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013228642.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Pillai
What is Dr. Shaji Pillai's specialty?
Dr. Pillai is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist near Kansas City, KS.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician with specialized qualifications in managing emergencies in infants and children, providing rapid, expert care for acute medical situations to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Is this Dr. Shaji Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Riverside Medical Center - Kankakee, Il 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
When to see a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shaji Pillai accepting new patients in Kansas City, KS?
Yes, Dr. Shaji Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shaji Pillai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shaji Pillai?
Please contact Dr. Pillai's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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4000 Cambridge St
Kansas City, KS 66160