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Dr. Aparna Peethambaram, MD

Pediatrician

Duluth, GA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Peethambaram, Pediatrician in Duluth, GA?

    Dr. Aparna Peethambaram, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Duluth, GA. Dr. Peethambaram graduated from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and completed her residency at Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A. Dr. Peethambaram is fluent in English, Spanish, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Peethambaram’s practice accepts Medicaid and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Peethambaram’s office at (678) 496-2600.

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

    • Residency: Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center Program A

    • Medical School: Mysore Medical College and Research Institute

    What languages does Dr. Peethambaram speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Telugu

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Peethambaram 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. Peethambaram. 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:

    • Blood and Immune System Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Disorder Check
    • Immune System Check-up
    • Hematologic Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z130: Encounter for screening for diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs and certain disorders involving the immune mechanism

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral

    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:

    • 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:

    • COVID-19 Testing
    • Coronavirus Test
    • SARS-CoV-2 Test
    • COVID Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Aparna Peethambaram may include:

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

    Does Dr. Peethambaram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Peethambaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 496-2600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Peethambaram accept in Duluth, GA?

    Dr. Peethambaram in Duluth, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • CareSource

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicaid

    • State of Georgia

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Peethambaram's office located?

    Dr. Aparna Peethambaram's Primary Practice

    1815 Satellite Blvd Ste 501

    Duluth, GA 30097

    (678) 496-2600

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    What hospitals are Dr. Peethambaram affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Peethambaram has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Childrens Scottish Rite Hospital,Atlanta, GA
    Childrens Egleston Hospital,Atlanta, GA

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

    Dr. Peethambaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053538629.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Peethambaram?

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

    What is Dr. Aparna Peethambaram's specialty?

    Dr. Peethambaram is a Pediatrician near Duluth, GA.

    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. Aparna Peethambaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Peethambaram is affiliated with Piedmont Walton Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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

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    Is Dr. Aparna Peethambaram accepting new patients in Duluth, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Aparna Peethambaram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Aparna Peethambaram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Peethambaram's office at (678) 496-2600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Aparna Peethambaram?

    Please contact Dr. Peethambaram's office at (678) 496-2600 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Peethambaram's office located?

    Dr. Peethambaram's office is located in Duluth, GA.