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Dr. Vijay Prasad, MD
Pediatrician
,Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Medicine Specialist
,Pediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist
,Emergency Medicine Specialist
Los Angeles, CA
Accepting patients
Online booking
Who is Dr. Prasad, Pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Vijay Prasad, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Los Angeles, CA. He is board certified. Dr. Prasad graduated from Boston University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Program. Dr. Prasad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prasad’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasad’s office at (323) 361-4100.
Where did Dr. Prasad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Program
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Prasad treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- 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
- Nasal Congestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
- J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
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:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Strep Throat
- Sore Throat
- Streptococcal Infection
- Bacterial Sore Throat
- Pharyngitis
- Strep Infection
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- Other Newborn Feeding Problems
- Common Infant and Newborn Problems
- Infant and Newborn Nutrition
- Other infant feeding difficulties
- Miscellaneous baby eating issues
- Neonatal feeding disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- P928: Other feeding problems of newborn
Also known as:
- Vomiting
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Throwing up
- Emesis
- Puking
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1110: Vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Follow-up After Treatment (Non-Cancer)
- Post-Treatment Check-up
- Aftercare Visit
- Recovery Monitoring Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z09: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for conditions other than malignant neoplasm
Also known as:
- Feeding Difficulties
- Eating Problems
- Swallowing Problems
- Unspecified Feeding Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Heart and Lung Symptoms
- Heart Disease
- Lung Disease
- Cardiopulmonary symptoms
- Unusual heart and breathing signs
- Circulatory-respiratory issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0989: Other specified symptoms and signs involving the circulatory and respiratory systems
Which procedures does Dr. Prasad perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Vijay Prasad may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Prasad's office.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (323) 361-4100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Los Angeles, CA?
Dr. Prasad in Los Angeles, 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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Independence Blue Cross
Marpai Health
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
Dr. Vijay Prasad's Primary Practice
4650 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-4100
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Vijay Prasad?
Dr. Prasad has appointments available at his Los Angeles, CA office. Please select a date and time below.
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710370440.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Vijay Prasad's specialty?
Dr. Prasad is a Pediatrician near Los Angeles, 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. Prasad to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vijay Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Prasad is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Hoboken University Medical Center. 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 Vijay Prasad accepting new patients in Los Angeles, CA?
Yes, Dr. Vijay Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijay Prasad offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Prasad, or call (323) 361-4100 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Vijay Prasad?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (323) 361-4100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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