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Dr. Prathima Nandivada, MD

Boston, MA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Nandivada, Pediatric Surgeon in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Prathima Nandivada, MD is a Pediatric Surgeon, who primarily practices in Boston, MA. Dr. Nandivada is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nandivada’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nandivada’s office at (617) 355-6000.

    What languages does Dr. Nandivada speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Nandivada treat?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Nandivada 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. Nandivada. 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:

    • Acute Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection
    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Severe Acute Appendicitis with Perforation, Infection, and Abscess
    • Ruptured Appendicitis with Localized Abdominal Infection and Tissue Death
    • Appendicitis
    • Peritoneal Disorder
    • Appendicitis with Local Peritonitis
    • Localized Abdominal Infection from Appendix
    • Early Appendicitis with Infection
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Burst Appendix with Gangrene and Abscess
    • Perforated Appendix with Localized Infection and Tissue Death
    • Complicated Appendicitis
    • Perforated Appendix with Gangrene
    • Localized Ruptured Appendix
    • Appendix Rupture with Tissue Death

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3530: Acute appendicitis with localized peritonitis, without perforation or gangrene
    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K3533: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscess
    • K3532: Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, without abscess

    Also known as:

    • Constipation
    • Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools
    • Functional Constipation
    • Unexplained Chronic Constipation
    • Long-Term Constipation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified
    • K5904: Chronic idiopathic constipation
    • K5909: Other constipation

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Acute Pediatric Feeding Disorder
    • Long-term Child Feeding Problem
    • Chronic Infant Feeding Issue
    • Persistent Pediatric Eating Disorder
    • Sudden Child Feeding Problem
    • Acute Infant Feeding Issue
    • Short-term Pediatric Eating Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6332: Pediatric feeding disorder, chronic
    • R6331: Pediatric feeding disorder, acute

    Also known as:

    • Hirschsprung's Disease
    • Birth Defects
    • Colonic Disease
    • Hirschsprung disease
    • Congenital Megacolon
    • Aganglionic Megacolon
    • Hirschsprung Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q431: Hirschsprung's disease

    Also known as:

    • Imperforate Anus with Fistula
    • Ectopic Anus
    • Anal Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Fistulas
    • Anorectal Malformation with Fistula
    • Blocked Anus with Abnormal Connection
    • Congenital Anal Atresia with Fistula
    • Displaced Anus
    • Abnormal Anus Position
    • Congenital Anal Displacement

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q422: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus with fistula
    • Q435: Ectopic anus

    Also known as:

    • Anal Birth Defect
    • Anal Disorder
    • Birth Defects
    • Imperforate Anus
    • Congenital Anal Atresia
    • Blocked Anus at Birth

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q423: Congenital absence, atresia and stenosis of anus without fistula

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Difficulties
    • Eating Problems
    • Swallowing Problems
    • Unspecified Feeding Issues

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6330: Feeding difficulties, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Bloating
    • Gas
    • Gas in the Digestive Tract
    • Bloated Stomach
    • Swollen Belly
    • Gaseous Distension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R140: Abdominal distension (gaseous)

    Also known as:

    • Ulcerative Colitis with Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Ulcerative Colitis
    • UC with Bleeding
    • Bloody Stools from Colitis
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding with UC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K51811: Other ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Failure to Thrive in Children
    • Growth Disorder
    • Poor growth in children
    • Childhood growth problems
    • Infant growth failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6251: Failure to thrive (child)

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K623: Rectal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Crohn's Disease of the Large Intestine with Fistula
    • Crohn's Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Crohn’s Disease
    • Crohn's Colitis with Fistula', 'Large Bowel Crohn's with Fistula
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) with Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K50113: Crohn's disease of large intestine with fistula

    What procedures does Dr. Nandivada perform?

    As a Pediatric Surgeon, Dr. Nandivada performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Nandivada. 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:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gastrostomy
    • Keyhole Stomach Opening
    • Laparoscopic Stomach Tube Placement
    • Stamm Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43653: Laparoscopy, surgical; gastrostomy, without construction of gastric tube (eg, Stamm procedure) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Biopsy
    • Rectal Wall Biopsy
    • Anorectal Biopsy
    • Anal Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 45100: Biopsy of anorectal wall, anal approach (eg, congenital megacolon)

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Does Dr. Nandivada accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nandivada accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (617) 355-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nandivada accept in Boston, MA?

    Dr. Nandivada in Boston, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

    • Boston Medical Center

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MedImpact

    • Network Health

    • Point32Health

    • State of Massachusetts

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Nandivada's office located?

    Dr. Prathima Nandivada's Primary Practice

    300 Longwood Ave

    Boston, MA 02115

    (617) 355-6000

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

    Dr. Nandivada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184936320.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nandivada?

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

    What is Dr. Prathima Nandivada's specialty?

    Dr. Nandivada is a Pediatric Surgeon near Boston, MA. Pediatric Surgeons specializes in the management of surgical conditions in premature infants, newborns, children, and adolescents. Contact Dr. Nandivada to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Prathima Nandivada affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Nandivada is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center-Boston, Boston Medical Center, Elliot Hospital, Milford Regional Medical Center, MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham Union 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

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    Is Prathima Nandivada accepting new patients in Boston, MA?

    Yes, Dr. Prathima Nandivada is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Prathima Nandivada offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nandivada's office at (617) 355-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Prathima Nandivada?

    Please contact Dr. Nandivada's office at (617) 355-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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