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Dr. Shilu Joshi, MD

Dr. Shilu Joshi, MD

West Reading, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Joshi, Pediatrician in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Shilu Joshi, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in West Reading, PA. She is board certified. Dr. Joshi graduated from Universal College of Medical Sciences. Dr. Joshi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Nepali, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Joshi’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Joshi’s office at (610) 372-9222.

    Where did Dr. Joshi go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Universal College of Medical Sciences

    What languages does Dr. Joshi speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Nepali

    What conditions does Dr. Joshi treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Joshi 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. Joshi. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Child Growth Spurt Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • Child Development
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Child Development Checkup
    • Growth Monitoring Exam
    • Rapid Growth Assessment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z002: Encounter for examination for period of rapid growth in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Healthy Weight Child (BMI 5th-85th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Normal BMI for child
    • Child healthy weight
    • Pediatric normal weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6852: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 5th percentile to less than 85th percentile for age

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • General Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • General Health Check
    • Disease Screening
    • Medical Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder

    Also known as:

    • Mild Persistent Asthma
    • Mild Intermittent Asthma
    • Asthma
    • Ongoing Mild Asthma
    • Regular Mild Asthma
    • Chronic Mild Asthma
    • Occasional Asthma
    • Mild Asthma Attacks
    • Infrequent Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J4530: Mild persistent asthma, uncomplicated
    • J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type

    Also known as:

    • Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult Physical Exam with Issues
    • Routine Checkup with Concerns
    • General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Obesity from Excess Calories
    • Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Diet-Related Obesity
    • Common Obesity
    • Nutritional Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories

    Also known as:

    • Autism Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Screening
    • ASD Screening
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder Test
    • Early Autism Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1341: Encounter for autism screening

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Blocked Earwax
    • Ear Disorder
    • Impacted earwax
    • Earwax impaction
    • Excess earwax

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral

    Which procedures does Dr. Joshi perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Shilu Joshi may include:

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

    Does Dr. Joshi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Joshi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (610) 372-9222 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Joshi accept in West Reading, PA?

    Dr. Joshi in West Reading, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Geisinger Health Plan

    • Health Partners Plans

    • Highmark Inc.

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • UPMC Health Plan

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    Where is Dr. Joshi's office located?

    Dr. Shilu Joshi's Primary Practice

    655 Walnut St

    West Reading, PA 19611

    (610) 372-9222

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

    Dr. Joshi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811244254.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Joshi?

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

    What is Dr. Shilu Joshi's specialty?

    Dr. Joshi is a Pediatrician near West Reading, PA. 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. Joshi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shilu Joshi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Joshi is affiliated with Reading Hospital Tower Health, Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center 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 Shilu Joshi accepting new patients in West Reading, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Shilu Joshi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shilu Joshi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (610) 372-9222 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shilu Joshi?

    Please contact Dr. Joshi's office at (610) 372-9222 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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