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Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar

Pediatrician

Palo Alto, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandrasekar, Pediatrician in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Palo Alto, CA. Dr. Chandrasekar is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrasekar’s office at (650) 721-2121.

    What languages does Dr. Chandrasekar speak?

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

    • English
    • Tamil

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chandrasekar 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. Chandrasekar. 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:

    • Chest Pain
    • Chest discomfort
    • Thoracic pain
    • Upper body pain
    • Precordial pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R079: Chest pain, unspecified
    • R072: Precordial pain

    Also known as:

    • Benign Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Innocent heart murmur
    • Harmless heart murmur
    • Physiological heart murmur

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R010: Benign and innocent cardiac murmurs

    Also known as:

    • Heart Murmur
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Cardiac murmur
    • Abnormal heart sound
    • Heart sound abnormality

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Heart Palpitations
    • Arrhythmia
    • Skipped Heartbeat
    • Fluttering Heart
    • Pounding Heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R002: Palpitations

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Screening
    • Fetal echocardiogram
    • Screening for baby's heart defects
    • Congenital heart defect screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3683: Encounter for fetal screening for congenital cardiac abnormalities

    Also known as:

    • Fainting
    • Syncope
    • Passing out
    • Collapse

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R55: Syncope and collapse

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Ventricular Septal Defect
    • Congenital Heart Defects
    • VSD
    • Hole in the Heart (Ventricles)
    • Congenital Heart Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q210: Ventricular septal defect

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

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Chandrasekar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandrasekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (650) 721-2121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekar accept in Palo Alto, CA?

    Dr. Chandrasekar in Palo Alto, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Apex Healthcare

    • Blue Shield of California

    • California Water Service Group

    • Centene Corporation

    • City of Los Angeles

    • Heritage Health

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • Preferred IPA

    • State of California

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Chandrasekar's office located?

    Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar's Primary Practice

    725 Welch Rd

    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    (650) 721-2121

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

    Dr. Chandrasekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1174064521.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekar?

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

    What is Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar's specialty?

    Dr. Chandrasekar is a Pediatrician near Palo Alto, CA.

    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. Hamsika Chandrasekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekar is affiliated with Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Providence Holy Cross Medical Center, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura 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. Hamsika Chandrasekar accepting new patients in Palo Alto, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekar's office at (650) 721-2121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hamsika Chandrasekar?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekar's office at (650) 721-2121 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Chandrasekar's office located?

    Dr. Chandrasekar's office is located in Palo Alto, CA.