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Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya, MD

Pediatrician

Slingerlands, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Tantuwaya, Pediatrician in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Slingerlands, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Tantuwaya graduated from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College. Dr. Tantuwaya is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tantuwaya’s office at (518) 271-3900.

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

    • Medical School: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College | Agartala Government Medical College

    What languages does Dr. Tantuwaya speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tantuwaya typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Tantuwaya 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. Tantuwaya. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Sore Throat Due to Other Germs
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Acute pharyngitis from specific organisms
    • Bacterial sore throat
    • Infectious pharyngitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J028: Acute pharyngitis due to other specified organisms

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
    • Body Weight
    • Childhood obesity
    • Pediatric high BMI
    • Overweight child BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Tantuwaya typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya may include:

    Please contact Dr. Tantuwaya's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Tantuwaya accept my insurance?

    Dr. Tantuwaya accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 271-3900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Tantuwaya accept in Slingerlands, NY?

    Dr. Tantuwaya in Slingerlands, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • MagnaCare Rx Administered Payer

    • Total Plan Concepts

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    Where is Dr. Tantuwaya's office located?

    Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya's Primary Practice

    1240 New Scotland Rd Ste 203

    Slingerlands, NY 12159

    (518) 271-3900

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    Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya's Practice 2

    2215 Burdett Ave Fl 2

    Troy, NY 12180

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    Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya's Practice 3

    500 Federal St Ste 602

    Troy, NY 12180

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

    Dr. Tantuwaya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144355520.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tantuwaya?

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

    What is Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya's specialty?

    Dr. Tantuwaya is a Pediatrician near Slingerlands, NY.

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Tantuwaya is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, Albany Med South Clinical Campus, Glens Falls Hospital, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Pediatrician. Explore 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 Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya accepting new patients in Slingerlands, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Tantuwaya's office at (518) 271-3900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brijesh Tantuwaya?

    Please contact Dr. Tantuwaya's office at (518) 271-3900 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Tantuwaya's office located?

    Dr. Tantuwaya's offices are located in Slingerlands, NY and Troy, NY.