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Dr. Ruchika Karnik, MD

Pediatric Cardiologist, Pediatrician, Cardiologist

New Haven, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karnik, Pediatric Cardiologist in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Ruchika Karnik, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in New Haven, CT with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Karnik is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karnik’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karnik’s office at (203) 785-4081.
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    Castle Connolly Top Doctor

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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Karnik?

    Dr. Ruchika Karnik, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Pediatric Cardiologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Karnik empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Congenital Heart Disease, Echocardiography, Echocardiography-Transesophageal, Fetal Echocardiography, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New Haven, CT community, Dr. Karnik is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Karnik speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Karnik typically treat?

    As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Karnik 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. Karnik. 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:

    • Fetal Heart Anomalies
    • Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
    • Fetal Cardiac Malformations
    • Fetal Heart Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Unspecified Congenital Heart Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Birth Defect
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly
    • Heart Malformation at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q249: Congenital malformation of heart, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatric Cardiologist like Dr. Karnik typically perform?

    As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Ruchika Karnik may include:

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

    Does Dr. Karnik accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karnik accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 785-4081 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karnik accept in New Haven, CT?

    Dr. Karnik in New Haven, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Connecticut

    • UMR Administered Payer

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    Where is Dr. Karnik's office located?

    Dr. Ruchika Karnik's Primary Practice

    800 Howard Ave

    New Haven, CT 06519

    (203) 785-4081

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    Dr. Ruchika Karnik's Practice 2

    365 Montauk Ave

    New London, CT 06320

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    Dr. Ruchika Karnik's Practice 3

    95 Scovill St

    Waterbury, CT 06706

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    What hospitals are Dr. Karnik affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Karnik has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Yale New Haven Children's Hospital,New Haven, CT

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

    Dr. Karnik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003198086.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karnik?

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

    What is Dr. Ruchika Karnik's specialty?

    Dr. Karnik is a Pediatric Cardiologist near New Haven, CT.

    What does a Pediatric Cardiologist do?

    A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients.

    Is Dr. Ruchika Karnik affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karnik is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital, York Street Campus 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 Pediatric Cardiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatric Cardiologist. 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 Dr. Ruchika Karnik accepting new patients in New Haven, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Ruchika Karnik is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ruchika Karnik offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karnik's office at (203) 785-4081 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ruchika Karnik?

    Please contact Dr. Karnik's office at (203) 785-4081 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Karnik's office located?

    Dr. Karnik's offices are located in New Haven, CT, New London, CT, and Waterbury, CT.