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Dr. Sindu Pillai, MD

Dr. Sindu Pillai, MD

Murrieta, CA

29 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pillai, Pediatrician in Murrieta, CA?

    Dr. Sindu Pillai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Murrieta, CA. She has been practicing for over 29 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Pillai graduated from T D Medical College and completed her residency at Cook County Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Pillai is fluent in English, Hindi, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pillai’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pillai’s office at (951) 600-9093.

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

    • Residency: Cook County Hosp, Pediatrics | Cook County Hospital Program

    • Medical School: T.D. Med Coll, Univ of Kerala, Aleppey, Kerala, India | T D Medical College | Med College Thiruvananthapuram

    Is Dr. Pillai board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Sindu Pillai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Pillai speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Malayalam

    What conditions does Dr. Pillai treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Pillai 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. Pillai. 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)
    • 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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6590: Unspecified nonsuppurative otitis media, unspecified ear

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
    • Chronic medication use
    • Ongoing drug treatment
    • Extended drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

    • Pink Eye
    • Conjunctivitis
    • Acute Conjunctivitis
    • Red Eye
    • Eye Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H1030: Unspecified acute conjunctivitis, unspecified eye

    Also known as:

    • Widespread Abdominal Pain
    • Abdominal Pain
    • General stomach pain
    • Overall belly pain
    • Diffuse abdominal pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1084: Generalized abdominal pain

    Also known as:

    • Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Rashes
    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Skin Inflammation
    • Skin Rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L309: Dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Wart
    • Warts
    • Skin growth
    • Common wart
    • Verruca

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B079: Viral wart, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Non-Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Vasomotor rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose
    • Non-allergic nasal inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J300: Vasomotor rhinitis

    Also known as:

    • Infantile Eczema
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Baby eczema
    • Childhood atopic dermatitis
    • Infant skin rash

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L2083: Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Pillai perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Sindu Pillai may include:

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

    Does Dr. Pillai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pillai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (951) 600-9093 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pillai accept in Murrieta, CA?

    Dr. Pillai in Murrieta, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AlphaCare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Inland Empire

    • Molina

    • OptumRx

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Pillai's office located?

    Dr. Sindu Pillai's Primary Practice

    24910 Las Brisas Rd Ste 114

    Murrieta, CA 92562

    (951) 600-9093

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

    Dr. Pillai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1114087228.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pillai?

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

    What is Dr. Sindu Pillai's specialty?

    Dr. Pillai is a Pediatrician near Murrieta, CA. 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. Pillai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sindu Pillai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pillai is affiliated with Southwest Healthcare Rancho Springs Hospital, Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 Sindu Pillai accepting new patients in Murrieta, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Sindu Pillai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sindu Pillai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (951) 600-9093 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sindu Pillai?

    Please contact Dr. Pillai's office at (951) 600-9093 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sindu Pillai have?

    Dr. Sindu Pillai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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