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Dr. Priyanka Fernandes
Pediatrician
,Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist
,Public Health & General Preventive Medicine Specialist
,Infectious Disease Specialist
,Occupational Medicine Specialist
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Fernandes, Pediatrician in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Priyanka Fernandes is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Santa Monica, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Fernandes is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fernandes’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fernandes’s office at (661) 253-5851.
What languages does Dr. Fernandes speak?
Dr. Fernandes and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Fernandes treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Fernandes 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. Fernandes. 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:
- Severe Obesity
- Obesity
- Class 1 Obesity
- Class 2 Obesity
- Overweight
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
- Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
- Body Weight
- Morbid Obesity
- Extreme Obesity
- Class 3 Obesity
- Excess Weight
- Being Overweight
- High BMI
- Mild Obesity
- Moderate Obesity
- BMI Class 1 Obesity
- Significant Obesity
- Severe Obesity (Class 2)
- BMI Class 2 Obesity
- High BMI (Overweight)
- Pre-Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
- E669: Obesity, unspecified
- E66811: Obesity, class 1
- E66812: Obesity, class 2
- E663: Overweight
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Travel Health Counseling
- Traveler's Health
- Travel medicine consultation
- Pre-travel health advice
- International travel health
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7184: Encounter for health counseling related to travel
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Fernandes perform as a Pediatrician?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Priyanka Fernandes 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. Fernandes' office.
Does Dr. Fernandes accept my insurance?
Dr. Fernandes accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (661) 253-5851 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fernandes accept in Santa Monica, CA?
Dr. Fernandes in Santa Monica, 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
Blue Shield of California
Centene
Cigna
City of Los Angeles
Directors Guild of America Employees
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
State of California
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Fernandes' office located?
Dr. Priyanka Fernandes' Primary Practice
2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 210
Santa Monica, CA 90404
(661) 253-5851
What is Dr. Fernandes's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fernandes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437439379.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fernandes?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fernandes
What is Dr. Priyanka Fernandes's specialty?
Dr. Fernandes is a Pediatrician near Santa Monica, 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. Fernandes to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Priyanka Fernandes affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fernandes is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?
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Is Priyanka Fernandes accepting new patients in Santa Monica, CA?
Yes, Dr. Priyanka Fernandes is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Priyanka Fernandes offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (661) 253-5851 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Priyanka Fernandes?
Please contact Dr. Fernandes's office at (661) 253-5851 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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