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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sinha, Pediatric Emergency Specialist in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Virteeka Sinha, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, who primarily practices in Newark, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sinha is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sinha’s office at (973) 972-1973.
What languages does Dr. Sinha speak?
Dr. Sinha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Sinha typically treat?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, Dr. Sinha 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. Sinha. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Asthma Flare-Up
- Asthma
- Asthma Attack
- Acute Asthma Exacerbation
- Worsening Asthma
- Asthma Episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45901: Unspecified asthma with (acute) exacerbation
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:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, 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:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Croup
- Throat Disorder
- Acute Laryngitis
- Laryngotracheobronchitis
- Barking Cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- J050: Acute obstructive laryngitis [croup]
Also known as:
- Viral Intestinal Infection
- Gastroenteritis
- Viral Infection
- Viral Gastroenteritis (Stomach Flu)
- Viral stomach flu
- Viral enteritis
- Viral gut infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A084: Viral intestinal infection, unspecified
What procedures does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist like Dr. Sinha typically perform?
As a Pediatric Emergency Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Virteeka Sinha may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Sinha's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sinha accept my insurance?
Dr. Sinha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (973) 972-1973 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sinha accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Sinha in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Horizon Mutual Holdings
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sinha's office located?
What is Dr. Sinha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sinha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1912211277.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sinha?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sinha
What is Dr. Virteeka Sinha's specialty?
Dr. Sinha is a Pediatric Emergency Specialist near Newark, NJ.
What does a Pediatric Emergency Specialist do?
Pediatric Emergency Medicine is a clinical subspecialty dedicated to the care of acutely ill or injured children in the emergency department setting.
Is this Dr. Virteeka Sinha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sinha is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, St. Joseph's University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, Clara Maass Medical Center 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 Pediatric Emergency Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Virteeka Sinha accepting new patients in Newark, NJ?
Yes, Dr. Virteeka Sinha is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Virteeka Sinha offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sinha's office at (973) 972-1973 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Virteeka Sinha?
Please contact Dr. Sinha's office at (973) 972-1973 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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