Dr. Malini Persad
Allentown, PA
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Persad, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Malini Persad is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Allentown, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Persad is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Persad’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Persad’s office.
What languages does Dr. Persad speak?
Dr. Persad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Persad typically treat?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Persad 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. Persad. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Supervision for Other High-Risk Pregnancies
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Monitoring for various high-risk pregnancies
- Managing other complex pregnancies
- Special care for high-risk pregnancy
- Unspecified high-risk pregnancy management
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09899: Supervision of other high risk pregnancies, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
- General High-Risk Pregnancy Care
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
- Elderly Multigravida Care
- Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
- Specialized Obstetric Monitoring
- Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult
- Pregnancy Management for Complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- O09529: Supervision of elderly multigravida, unspecified trimester
- O0990: Supervision of high risk pregnancy, unspecified, unspecified trimester
Also known as:
- Incidental Pregnancy
- Pregnancy
- Unplanned pregnancy (incidental finding)
- Pregnancy discovered incidentally
- Unexpected pregnancy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z331: Pregnant state, incidental
Also known as:
- Gestational Diabetes
- Diabetes and Pregnancy
- Gestational diabetes
- Pregnancy Diabetes
- Diabetes developed during pregnancy
- GDM
ICD-10 Codes:
- O24419: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, unspecified control
Also known as:
- Routine Postpartum Check-up
- Postpartum Care
- After-birth Follow-up
- Postnatal Care Visit
- Maternal Postpartum Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z392: Encounter for routine postpartum follow-up
What procedures does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist like Dr. Persad typically perform?
As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Malini Persad may include:
- Abortion Consultation
- Abortion Follow Up
- Abortion (Medical)
- Abortion (Surgical)
- Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
- Antepartum Care
- Anterior Repair
- Artificial Insemination / Intra-Uterine
Please contact Dr. Persad's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Persad accept my insurance?
Dr. Persad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Persad accept in Allentown, PA?
Dr. Persad in Allentown, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Risant Health
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Persad's office located?
Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Serv
19 Bradhurst Ave Ste 3750S
Hawthorne, NY 10532
What is Dr. Persad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Persad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235438037.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Persad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Persad
What is Dr. Malini Persad's specialty?
Dr. Persad is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Allentown, PA.
What does a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist do?
An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies.
Is this Dr. Malini Persad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Persad is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network - Hazleton, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Health Network- Pocono, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Lehigh Valley Health Network - Dickson City 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 Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Malini Persad accepting new patients in Allentown, PA?
Yes, Dr. Malini Persad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Malini Persad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Persad's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Malini Persad?
Please contact Dr. Persad's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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