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Dr. Niva Shakya, MD

Chicago, IL

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    Who is Dr. Shakya, Pediatrician in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Niva Shakya, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Shakya is fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shakya’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shakya’s office at (816) 474-4920.

    What languages does Dr. Shakya speak?

    Dr. Shakya and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Nepali

    What conditions does Dr. Shakya treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Shakya 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. Shakya. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • General Health Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Routine Check-up
    • Preventive Health Exam
    • Wellness Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Preventive Fluoride Treatment
    • Fluoride application
    • Dental fluoride treatment
    • Prophylactic fluoride

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z293: Encounter for prophylactic fluoride administration

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Health Checkup
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old
    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
    • Other Types of Obesity
    • Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Body Weight
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Unspecified Obesity
    • Obesity Not Due to Excess Calories
    • Secondary Obesity
    • High BMI (Overweight)
    • Pre-Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E668: Other obesity
    • E663: Overweight

    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:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Anemia
    • Low Red Blood Cell Count
    • Low Hemoglobin
    • Iron deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D649: Anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Elevated Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure
    • High Blood Pressure Reading
    • Prehypertension
    • Borderline High Blood Pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R030: Elevated blood-pressure reading, without diagnosis of hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, 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:

    • Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Shakya perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Niva Shakya may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shakya's office.

    Does Dr. Shakya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shakya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (816) 474-4920 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shakya accept in Chicago, IL?

    Dr. Shakya in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Los Angeles Unified School District

    • MedImpact

    • State of Kansas

    • State of Missouri

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shakya's office located?

    Dr. Niva Shakya's Primary Practice

    1900 W Polk St

    Chicago, IL 60612

    (816) 474-4920

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    Dr. Niva Shakya's Practice 2

    825 Euclid Ave # Q112764

    Kansas City, MO 64124

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    What is Dr. Shakya's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Shakya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073829933.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shakya?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shakya

    What is Dr. Niva Shakya's specialty?

    Dr. Shakya is a Pediatrician near Chicago, IL. 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. Contact Dr. Shakya to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Niva Shakya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Shakya 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

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    Is Niva Shakya accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Niva Shakya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Niva Shakya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shakya's office at (816) 474-4920 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Niva Shakya?

    Please contact Dr. Shakya's office at (816) 474-4920 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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