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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Rachaiah, Pediatric Endocrinologist in Danville, PA?
Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah, MD is a Pediatric Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Danville, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Rachaiah graduated from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore. Dr. Rachaiah is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rachaiah’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rachaiah’s office at (717) 972-4448.
Where did Dr. Rachaiah go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Is Dr. Rachaiah board certified in Pediatric Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Rachaiah speak?
Dr. Rachaiah and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Rachaiah treat?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, Dr. Rachaiah 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. Rachaiah. 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:
- Exercise Counseling
- Fitness Coaching
- Physical Activity Guidance
- Exercise Prescription
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7182: Exercise counseling
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:
- Short Stature in Children
- Growth Disorder
- Child Growth Problems
- Dwarfism
- Growth Retardation
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6252: Short stature (child)
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
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:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
- Speech and Communication Disorder
- Childhood Language Delay
- Global Speech Delay
- Unspecified Communication Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
Also known as:
- Obese Child (BMI at or above 95th percentile)
- Body Weight
- Childhood obesity
- Pediatric high BMI
- Overweight child BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6854: Body mass index [BMI] pediatric, 95th percentile for age to less than 120% of the 95th percentile for age
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Rachaiah perform as a Pediatric Endocrinologist?
As a Pediatric Endocrinologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah may include:
- Adrenal Surgery
- Comparative Genomic Hybridization
- D and C / Vacuum Aspiration
- Diabetes Blood Sugar Management
- Diabetes Care - Kidney Disease Monitoring
- Diabetes Consultation
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Egg Freezing/ Fertility Preservation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rachaiah's office.
Does Dr. Rachaiah accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachaiah accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 972-4448 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Rachaiah accept in Danville, PA?
Dr. Rachaiah in Danville, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AultCare
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Medical Mutual
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Rachaiah's office located?
Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah's Primary Practice
100 N Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822
(717) 972-4448
What is Dr. Rachaiah's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Rachaiah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1245408152.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Rachaiah?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Rachaiah
What is Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah's specialty?
Dr. Rachaiah is a Pediatric Endocrinologist near Danville, PA. A pediatrician specializing in the care of infants, children, and adolescents with diseases caused by abnormalities in the endocrine glands, which produce hormones. This includes conditions such as diabetes mellitus, growth failure, atypical body size for age, early or delayed puberty, congenital abnormalities, and disorders affecting the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands, as well as the genital region. Contact Dr. Rachaiah to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Rachaiah is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Mercy 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
Where can I learn more about Pediatric Endocrinologist?
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Is Somashekhar Rachaiah accepting new patients in Danville, PA?
Yes, Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Rachaiah's office at (717) 972-4448 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Somashekhar Rachaiah?
Please contact Dr. Rachaiah's office at (717) 972-4448 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah have?
Dr. Somashekhar Rachaiah is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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