Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kandasamy, Pediatrician in Monroe, LA?
Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Monroe, LA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Kandasamy graduated from Kilpauk Med College and completed his residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Kandasamy is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kandasamy’s practice accepts Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kandasamy’s office at (318) 330-7000.
Where did Dr. Kandasamy go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center | Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Kilpauk Med College
What languages does Dr. Kandasamy speak?
Dr. Kandasamy and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Kandasamy treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kandasamy 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. Kandasamy. 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:
- Global Developmental Delay Screening
- Health Screening
- Comprehensive Developmental Screening
- Milestone Delay Screening
- Overall Child Development Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1342: Encounter for screening for global developmental delays (milestones)
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:
- 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:
- Newborn Jaundice
- Jaundice
- Neonatal Jaundice
- Infant Jaundice
- Physiological Jaundice
ICD-10 Codes:
- P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified
Also known as:
- Unexplained Weight Gain
- Sudden weight gain
- Rapid weight increase
- Abnormal increase in weight
ICD-10 Codes:
- R635: Abnormal weight gain
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Phonological Disorder
- Expressive Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
- Speech Sound Disorder
- Articulation Disorder
- Sound Production Disorder
- Language Production Disorder
- Verbal Expression Difficulty
- Speech Output Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
- F800: Phonological disorder
- F801: Expressive language disorder
Also known as:
- Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
- Metabolic Disorder
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome
- Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
- Jaundice cause
ICD-10 Codes:
- E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Constipation
- Difficulty Passing Stool
- Infrequent Bowel Movements
- Hard Stools
ICD-10 Codes:
- K5900: Constipation, unspecified
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Wry Neck
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Torticollis
- Cervical Dystonia
- Twisted Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- M436: Torticollis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Newborn Screening Results
- Newborn Screening
- Positive newborn screen
- Failed newborn screening
- Newborn test abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- P099: Abnormal findings on neonatal screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Kandasamy perform?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Kandasamy performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Kandasamy. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Kandasamy accept my insurance?
Dr. Kandasamy accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (318) 330-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kandasamy accept in Monroe, LA?
Dr. Kandasamy in Monroe, LA 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 Louisiana
Bowling Green State University
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
SSM Health Care
State of Louisiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kandasamy's office located?
Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy's Primary Practice
4864 Jackson St
Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 330-7000
Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy's Practice 3
12136 Cobble Stone Dr
Bayonet Point, FL 34667
(352) 584-0246
What is Dr. Kandasamy's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kandasamy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316384241.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kandasamy?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kandasamy
What is Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy's specialty?
Dr. Kandasamy is a Pediatrician near Monroe, LA. 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. Kandasamy to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kandasamy is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans 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 Umashankar Kandasamy accepting new patients in Monroe, LA?
Yes, Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Umashankar Kandasamy offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kandasamy's office at (318) 330-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Umashankar Kandasamy?
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