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Dr. Govindasamy Baskar, MD

Lakewood, OH

32 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Baskar, Pediatrician in Lakewood, OH?

    Dr. Govindasamy Baskar, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Lakewood, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 32 years and is board certified. Dr. Baskar graduated from Stanley University of Chennai and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Found. Dr. Baskar is fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baskar’s practice accepts UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baskar’s office.

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

    • Residency: Cleveland Clinic Found | Cleveland Clinic Foundation

    • Medical School: Stanley Medical College/University Hospital | Stanley University of Chennai

    What languages does Dr. Baskar speak?

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

    • English

    • Tamil

    • Telugu

    What conditions does Dr. Baskar treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Baskar 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. Baskar. 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:

    • Developmental Speech and Language Disorder
    • Speech Problems
    • Other Speech Problems
    • Speech and Communication Disorder
    • Childhood Language Delay
    • Global Speech Delay
    • Unspecified Communication Disorder
    • Speech difficulties
    • Communication issues
    • Talking problems
    • Unspecified speech issues
    • Communication problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F809: Developmental disorder of speech and language, unspecified
    • R479: Unspecified speech disturbances
    • R4789: Other speech disturbances

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B349: Viral infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    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:

    • Asthma
    • Reactive Airway Disease
    • Bronchial Asthma
    • Allergic Asthma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F840: Autistic disorder

    Also known as:

    • Other Brain Development Problems
    • Brain Malformations
    • Isolated lissencephaly sequence
    • Lissencephaly with cerebellar hypoplasia
    • X-linked lissencephaly with abnormal genitalia
    • Congenital Brain Reduction Defects
    • Underdeveloped Brain Regions
    • Brain Size Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q043: Other reduction deformities of brain

    Also known as:

    • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
    • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    • ADHD
    • ADD
    • Hyperactivity Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F909: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, unspecified type

    Also known as:

    • Exercise Counseling
    • Fitness Coaching
    • Physical Activity Guidance
    • Exercise Prescription

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z7182: Exercise counseling

    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:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance

    Also known as:

    • Cough
    • Coughing
    • Persistent cough
    • Chronic cough

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R059: Cough, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Walking Problems
    • Gait Abnormalities
    • Difficulty Walking
    • Unsteady Gait
    • Balance Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility

    Also known as:

    • Child Development Problems
    • Child Development
    • Developmental concerns in children
    • Abnormal child development
    • Lack of normal development

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood

    Also known as:

    • Wry Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Torticollis
    • Cervical Dystonia
    • Twisted Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M436: Torticollis

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Which procedures does Dr. Baskar perform as a Pediatrician?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by a Dr. Govindasamy Baskar may include:

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

    Does Dr. Baskar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Baskar 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. Baskar accept in Lakewood, OH?

    Dr. Baskar in Lakewood, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareSource

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medical Mutual

    • Molina

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • State of Ohio

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Baskar's office located?

    Dr. Govindasamy Baskar's Primary Practice

    14601 Detroit Ave # 395

    Lakewood, OH 44107

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    Dr. Govindasamy Baskar's Practice 2

    36855 American Way Ste B

    Avon, OH 44011

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    Dr. Govindasamy Baskar's Practice 3

    14701 Detroit Ave Ste 730

    Lakewood, OH 44107

    (216) 529-7780

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

    Dr. Baskar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861472102.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baskar?

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

    What is Dr. Govindasamy Baskar's specialty?

    Dr. Baskar is a Pediatrician near Lakewood, OH. 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. Baskar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Govindasamy Baskar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Baskar is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Main Campus 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

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    Is Govindasamy Baskar accepting new patients in Lakewood, OH?

    Yes, Dr. Govindasamy Baskar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Govindasamy Baskar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Baskar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Govindasamy Baskar?

    Please contact Dr. Baskar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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