Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chitkara, Pediatrician in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Maribeth Chitkara, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Stony Brook, NY with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chitkara completed her residency at A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Chitkara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chitkara’s office at (631) 444-2730.
Where did Dr. Chitkara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: A Einstein Coll M-Yeshiva U, Pediatric Infectious Diseases; Children'S Natl Med Ctr, Pediatrics
Medical School: Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc
Is Dr. Chitkara board certified as a Pediatrician?
Yes, Dr. Maribeth Chitkara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Pediatrics since 2001, American Board of Pediatrics since 2008
What languages does Dr. Chitkara speak?
Dr. Chitkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chitkara typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Chitkara 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. Chitkara. 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:
- Severe Asthma Attack
- Asthma
- Status Asthmaticus
- Life-Threatening Asthma
- Asthma Crisis
- Asthma Emergency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45902: Unspecified asthma with status asthmaticus
Also known as:
- Dehydration
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Lack of Fluids
- Fluid Loss
- Body Water Depletion
ICD-10 Codes:
- E860: Dehydration
Also known as:
- Male Circumcision
- Circumcision
- Foreskin removal
- Routine circumcision
- Ritual circumcision
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z412: Encounter for routine and ritual male circumcision
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Chitkara typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Maribeth Chitkara may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Chitkara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chitkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Chitkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (631) 444-2730 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chitkara accept in Stony Brook, NY?
Dr. Chitkara in Stony Brook, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
National Benefit Fund
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Chitkara's office located?
Dr. Maribeth Chitkara's Primary Practice
University Hospital L5
Stony Brook, NY 11794
(631) 444-2730
What is Dr. Chitkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chitkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1588606412.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chitkara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chitkara
What is Dr. Maribeth Chitkara's specialty?
Dr. Chitkara is a Pediatrician near Stony Brook, NY.
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 this Dr. Maribeth Chitkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chitkara is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Peconic Bay Medical Center 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 Maribeth Chitkara accepting new patients in Stony Brook, NY?
Yes, Dr. Maribeth Chitkara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Maribeth Chitkara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chitkara's office at (631) 444-2730 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Maribeth Chitkara?
Please contact Dr. Chitkara's office at (631) 444-2730 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Maribeth Chitkara have?
Dr. Maribeth Chitkara is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
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