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Dr. Shaji Pillai, MD
Kansas City, KS
Accepting patients
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 Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office at (913) 588-1227.
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 Dr. Pillai 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.
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Mild Intermittent Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
- Mild Asthma Attack
- Acute Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Asthma Exacerbation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
- J4521: Mild intermittent asthma with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
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:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
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
Also known as:
- Skin Rash
- Rashes
- Skin Eruption
- Hives
- Dermatitis
- Skin Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R21: Rash and other nonspecific skin eruption
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Suicide
- Suicidal ideation
- Thoughts of ending life
- Self-harm thoughts
ICD-10 Codes:
- R45851: Suicidal ideations
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
Also known as:
- Acute Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Inflammation of small airways
- Bronchiole infection
- Acute lung inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Pillai perform as a Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist?
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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Pillai's office.
Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?
Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-1227 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
All Other Third Party
Centene
Cook County Health & Hospitals System
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Molina
State of Illinois
State of Michigan
State of Nevada
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?
Dr. Shaji Pillai's Primary Practice
4000 Cambridge St
Kansas City, KS 66160
(913) 588-1227
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. 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. Contact Dr. Pillai to book an appointment today.
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 Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Silver Cross 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
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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 at (913) 588-1227 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 at (913) 588-1227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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