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Dr. George Chai, MD

Edgewater, NJ

16 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Chai, Pediatrician in Edgewater, NJ?

    Dr. George Chai, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Edgewater, NJ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 16 years and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Chai is fluent in English, Chinese, and Polish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chai’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chai’s office at (201) 840-8055.

    Is Dr. Chai board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. George Chai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Chai speak?

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

    • Chinese

    • English

    • Polish

    What conditions does Dr. Chai treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chai 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. Chai. 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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Nutrition Counseling
    • Nutrition
    • Dietary advice
    • Nutritional guidance
    • Healthy eating counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Acute Cough
    • Cough
    • Sudden cough
    • Short-term cough
    • New cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R051: Acute cough

    Also known as:

    • Viral Infection
    • Virus Infection
    • Viral Illness
    • Common Virus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    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:

    • Newborn Jaundice
    • Jaundice
    • Neonatal Jaundice
    • Infant Jaundice
    • Physiological Jaundice

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P599: Neonatal jaundice, unspecified

    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:

    • Wheezing
    • Breathing Problems
    • Whistling breath
    • Wheezy breathing
    • Asthmatic breathing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R062: Wheezing

    Also known as:

    • General Counseling Services
    • Personal Counseling
    • Life Coaching
    • Support Services

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7189: Other specified counseling

    Also known as:

    • Flat Head Syndrome
    • Craniofacial Abnormality
    • Plagiocephaly
    • Misshapen Head
    • Asymmetrical Head Shape

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q673: Plagiocephaly

    Also known as:

    • Atopic Dermatitis
    • Eczema
    • Atopic dermatitis
    • Itchy skin rash
    • Allergic skin condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L209: Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Allergic Rhinitis
    • Allergy
    • Nasal allergies
    • Allergy rhinitis
    • Chronic runny nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Exposure to COVID-19
    • COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
    • COVID-19 contact
    • Suspected coronavirus exposure
    • SARS-CoV-2 exposure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19

    Also known as:

    • Nearsightedness
    • Refractive Errors
    • Myopia
    • Difficulty Seeing Far Away
    • Blurry Distance Vision

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H5213: Myopia, bilateral

    Also known as:

    • Acid Reflux
    • GERD
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
    • Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux
    • Heartburn
    • Indigestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis

    Also known as:

    • Generalized Muscle Weakness
    • Muscle Disorder
    • Overall Body Weakness
    • Widespread Muscle Weakness
    • Systemic Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)

    Which procedures does Dr. Chai perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. George Chai may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chai's office.

    Does Dr. Chai accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (201) 840-8055 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chai accept in Edgewater, NJ?

    Dr. Chai in Edgewater, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Express Scripts

    • Horizon BlueCross BlueShield

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Chai's office located?

    Dr. George Chai's Primary Practice

    725 River Rd Ste 208

    Edgewater, NJ 07020

    (201) 840-8055

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    Dr. George Chai's Practice 2

    9 McWilliams Pl

    Jersey City, NJ 07302

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    Dr. George Chai's Practice 3

    4802 10th Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11219

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

    Dr. Chai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942223458.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chai?

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

    What is Dr. George Chai's specialty?

    Dr. Chai is a Pediatrician near Edgewater, NJ. 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. Contact Dr. Chai to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. George Chai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Chai is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatrician?

    Explore Pediatrician with 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 George Chai accepting new patients in Edgewater, NJ?

    Yes, Dr. George Chai is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. George Chai offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (201) 840-8055 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with George Chai?

    Please contact Dr. Chai's office at (201) 840-8055 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. George Chai have?

    Dr. George Chai is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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