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Dr. Smita Gaikwad, MD

Pediatrician

Coatesville, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gaikwad, Pediatrician in Coatesville, PA?

    Dr. Smita Gaikwad, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Coatesville, PA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Gaikwad is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gaikwad’s office at (215) 342-7711.

    What languages does Dr. Gaikwad speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi
    • Marathi

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Gaikwad 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. Gaikwad. 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:

    • Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
    • Health Checkup
    • Routine child exam with issues
    • Pediatric checkup with concerns
    • Child wellness visit with abnormal results

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • Other Breathing Problems
    • Breathing Problems
    • Unusual breathing patterns
    • Abnormal respiration
    • Breathing irregularities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0689: Other abnormalities of breathing

    Also known as:

    • Contaminant Exposure Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Toxic Exposure Screening
    • Environmental Toxin Check
    • Pollutant Exposure Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1388: Encounter for screening for disorder due to exposure to contaminants

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Smita Gaikwad may include:

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

    Does Dr. Gaikwad accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gaikwad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 342-7711 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Gaikwad accept in Coatesville, PA?

    Dr. Gaikwad in Coatesville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Jefferson Health

    • Risant Health

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    Where is Dr. Gaikwad's office located?

    Dr. Smita Gaikwad's Primary Practice

    495 Highland Blvd

    Coatesville, PA 19320

    (215) 342-7711

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    Dr. Smita Gaikwad's Practice 2

    1503 Lansdowne Ave Ste 3002

    Darby, PA 19023

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

    Dr. Gaikwad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609152248.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gaikwad?

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

    What is Dr. Smita Gaikwad's specialty?

    Dr. Gaikwad is a Pediatrician near Coatesville, PA.

    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. Smita Gaikwad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gaikwad is affiliated with Paoli Hospital, Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital 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. Smita Gaikwad accepting new patients in Coatesville, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Smita Gaikwad is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Smita Gaikwad offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gaikwad's office at (215) 342-7711 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Smita Gaikwad?

    Please contact Dr. Gaikwad's office at (215) 342-7711 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Gaikwad's office located?

    Dr. Gaikwad's offices are located in Coatesville, PA and Darby, PA.