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Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar, MD

Mountain View, CA

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    Who is Dr. Balakumar, Pediatrician in Mountain View, CA?

    Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Mountain View, CA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Balakumar completed her residency at Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Pediatrics. Dr. Balakumar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Balakumar’s office at (650) 934-7800.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Nv Sch Of Med, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: American Univ Of The Caribbean- Sch Of Med- Plymouth- Montserrat

    What languages does Dr. Balakumar speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Balakumar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Balakumar 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. Balakumar. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchiolitis
    • Bronchial Disorder
    • Inflammation of small airways
    • Bronchiole infection
    • Acute lung inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J219: Acute bronchiolitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    Also known as:

    • Non-Infectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
    • Digestive Disease
    • Inflammation of Stomach and Intestines
    • Non-Bacterial Colitis
    • Gut Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K529: Noninfective gastroenteritis and colitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear

    Also known as:

    • Overweight Child
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood Overweight
    • Pediatric Overweight
    • High BMI in Children

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6853: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 85th percentile to less than 95th percentile for age

    Which procedures does Dr. Balakumar perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Balakumar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Balakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 934-7800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Balakumar accept in Mountain View, CA?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Inland Empire

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    Where is Dr. Balakumar's office located?

    Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar's Primary Practice

    701 E El Camino Real

    Mountain View, CA 94040

    (650) 934-7800

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    Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar's Practice 2

    3490 California St Ste 200

    San Francisco, CA 94118

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    Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar's Practice 3

    6601 W Thomas Rd

    Phoenix, AZ 85033

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

    Dr. Balakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700941408.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Balakumar?

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

    What is Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar's specialty?

    Dr. Balakumar is a Pediatrician near Mountain View, 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. Balakumar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Balakumar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Mountains Community Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Gitakrishna Balakumar accepting new patients in Mountain View, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Gitakrishna Balakumar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Balakumar's office at (650) 934-7800 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Gitakrishna Balakumar?

    Please contact Dr. Balakumar's office at (650) 934-7800 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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