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Dr. Neera Ahuja, MD

Dr. Neera Ahuja, MD

Pediatrician

Brooklyn, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Ahuja, Pediatrician in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Neera Ahuja, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY. She is board certified. Dr. Ahuja graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed her residency at North Gen Hosp, Pediatrics; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics. Dr. Ahuja is fluent in English, Spanish, and Urdu, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ahuja’s office at (718) 230-0350.

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

    • Residency: North Gen Hosp, Pediatrics; Umdnj-Univ Hosp, Pediatrics | UMDNJ

    • Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University | MED COL PUNJAB UNIV-AMRIT

    Is Dr. Ahuja board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Neera Ahuja, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics , American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Ahuja speak?

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

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Urdu

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ahuja typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Ahuja 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. Ahuja. 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:

    • 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
    • Nasal Congestion

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Routine Adult Health Checkup
    • Health Checkup
    • Adult physical exam
    • Annual wellness visit for adults
    • General adult medical exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Other General Medical Examination
    • Health Checkup
    • General Health Checkup
    • Comprehensive Medical Exam
    • Miscellaneous Physical Exam

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z008: Encounter for other general examination

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Ahuja typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Neera Ahuja may include:

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Ahuja accept my insurance?

    Dr. Ahuja accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 230-0350 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Ahuja accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Ahuja in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Molina Healthcare

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • State of New York

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?

    Dr. Neera Ahuja's Primary Practice

    830 Marcy Ave

    Brooklyn, NY 11216

    (718) 230-0350

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    Recognitions

    Awards

    • Arthur L. Bloomfield Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanfo, 2011

    • National Educator's Award, Who's Who amongst Teachers and Educators a, 2007

    • Gold-Headed Cane Award for compassion, dedication to medicine, and a, 1997

    • Distinguished Teacher and Mentor Award, American College of Physician, 2012

    • Divisional Teaching Award, General Medical Disciplines, Stanford Univ, 2010

    • President's Professionalism Project Award,, 2007

    • Nominated for Oslerian Teaching Award, UTMB, One member nominated fro, 2007

    • Inducted as Faculty Mentor for Osler Student Society, UTMB (Texas) Mc, 2006

    • AOA Lifetime Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Lifetime Member Induction, 2006

    • National Award, 2006

    • Excellence in Clinical Teaching Golden Rattle Award, Pediatrics Dept., 2004

    • Clinical Women in Medicine Award, American Medical Women s Associatio

    Publications

    • Gastrointestil Manifestations of Henoch-Schoenlein Purpura, 2013

    • The Smartphone in Medicine: A Review of Current and Potential Use Among Physicians and Students, 2012

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

    Dr. Ahuja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1417966185.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ahuja?

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

    What is Dr. Neera Ahuja's specialty?

    Dr. Ahuja is a Pediatrician near Brooklyn, 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 Dr. Neera Ahuja affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Ahuja is affiliated with The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn) 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

    When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Neera Ahuja accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Neera Ahuja is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Neera Ahuja offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (718) 230-0350 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Neera Ahuja?

    Please contact Dr. Ahuja's office at (718) 230-0350 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Ahuja's office located?

    Dr. Ahuja's office is located in Brooklyn, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Neera Ahuja have?

    Dr. Neera Ahuja is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine.