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Dr. Gayathri Gara, MD

Pediatrician

Staten Island, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gara, Pediatrician in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Gayathri Gara, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Staten Island, NY. Dr. Gara is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gara’s office.

    What languages does Dr. Gara speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Gara typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gara 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. Gara. 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.

    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:

    • Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
    • Post-Treatment Check-up
    • Aftercare Visit
    • Recovery Monitoring Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm

    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:

    • 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    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. Gara typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Gayathri Gara may include:

    Please contact Dr. Gara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Gara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gara accept in Staten Island, NY?

    Dr. Gara in Staten Island, 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

    • Mass General Brigham

    • National Benefit Fund

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Gara's office located?

    Dr. Gayathri Gara's Primary Practice

    1235 Arden Ave

    Staten Island, NY 10312

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

    Dr. Gara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1952558777.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gara?

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

    What is Dr. Gayathri Gara's specialty?

    Dr. Gara is a Pediatrician near Staten Island, 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 Dr. Gayathri Gara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gara is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital - North 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

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    Is Dr. Gayathri Gara accepting new patients in Staten Island, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Gayathri Gara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gayathri Gara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gara's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gayathri Gara?

    Please contact Dr. Gara's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gara's office located?

    Dr. Gara's office is located in Staten Island, NY.