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Dr. Saagar Karlekar, MD

Hendersonville, TN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Karlekar, Pediatrician in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Saagar Karlekar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hendersonville, TN. He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Karlekar completed his residency at Ny Medical College, Pediatrics. Dr. Karlekar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Karlekar’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Karlekar’s office at (615) 824-1142.

    Where did Dr. Karlekar go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Ny Medical College, Pediatrics

    Is Dr. Karlekar board certified in Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Saagar Karlekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Karlekar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Marathi

    What conditions does Dr. Karlekar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Karlekar 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. Karlekar. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J00: Acute nasopharyngitis [common cold]
    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Strep Throat
    • Streptococcal Infection
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection
    • Bacterial Sore Throat
    • Pharyngitis
    • Strep Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
    • J020: Streptococcal pharyngitis

    Also known as:

    • ADHD, Combined Type
    • ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • Combined ADHD
    • Typical ADHD
    • Hyperactive ADHD
    • Impulsive ADHD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
    • F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type

    Also known as:

    • Eye and Ear Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Vision Screening
    • Hearing Screening
    • Eye and Ear Check-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z135: Encounter for screening for eye and ear disorders

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H6691: Otitis media, unspecified, right ear
    • H6692: Otitis media, unspecified, left ear

    Also known as:

    • Newborn Checkup (Under 8 Days Old)
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Early infant health exam
    • First week baby checkup
    • Post-delivery newborn exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00110: Health examination for newborn under 8 days old

    Also known as:

    • Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
    • Flu
    • Influenza with Breathing Problems
    • Flu with Cough
    • Severe Flu

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations

    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:

    • Autism
    • Autism Spectrum Disorder
    • Classic Autism', 'Kanner's Syndrome
    • Severe Autism

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lipid Disorder Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Cholesterol Screening
    • Fat Metabolism Disorder Screening
    • Lipid Panel Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z13220: Encounter for screening for lipoid disorders

    Also known as:

    • Vomiting
    • Nausea and Vomiting
    • Throwing up
    • Emesis
    • Puking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1110: Vomiting, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Karlekar perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Karlekar 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. Karlekar. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Does Dr. Karlekar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Karlekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (615) 824-1142 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Karlekar accept in Hendersonville, TN?

    Dr. Karlekar in Hendersonville, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee

    • Centene

    • City of Dalton

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • MedImpact

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Karlekar's office located?

    Dr. Saagar Karlekar's Primary Practice

    262 New Shackle Island Rd Ste 203

    Hendersonville, TN 37075

    (615) 824-1142

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

    Dr. Karlekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1679509814.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Karlekar?

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

    What is Dr. Saagar Karlekar's specialty?

    Dr. Karlekar is a Pediatrician near Hendersonville, TN. 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. Karlekar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Saagar Karlekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Karlekar is affiliated with TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, Highpoint Health – Sumner with Ascension Saint Thomas 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

    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 Saagar Karlekar accepting new patients in Hendersonville, TN?

    Yes, Dr. Saagar Karlekar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Saagar Karlekar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Karlekar's office at (615) 824-1142 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Saagar Karlekar?

    Please contact Dr. Karlekar's office at (615) 824-1142 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Saagar Karlekar have?

    Dr. Saagar Karlekar is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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