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Dr. Shanti Nair, MD

Dr. Shanti Nair, MD

Hickory Hills, IL

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Nair, Pediatrician in Hickory Hills, IL?

    Dr. Shanti Nair, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Hickory Hills, IL with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Nair graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru University and completed her residency at Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Nair is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nair’s office at (708) 216-8563.

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

    • Residency: Michael Reese Hosp Med Ctr, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: J N M C Med Coll, Karnataka University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India | Jawaharlal Nehru University

    Is Dr. Nair board certified as a Pediatrician?

    Yes, Dr. Shanti Nair, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Nair speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nair 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. Nair. 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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    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:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5081: Fever presenting with conditions classified elsewhere

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear

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

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Nair 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. Nair. 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:

    • 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. Nair accept my insurance?

    Dr. Nair accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (708) 216-8563 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Nair accept in Hickory Hills, IL?

    Dr. Nair in Hickory Hills, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • State of Illinois

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Shanti Nair's Primary Practice

    9608 S Roberts Rd

    Hickory Hills, IL 60457

    (708) 216-8563

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    9608 Roberts Rd Hickory Hills Illinois 60457

    2160 S 1st Ave # 9608

    Maywood, IL 60153

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    What hospitals are Dr. Nair affiliated with?

    Dr. Nair has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University of Illinois Hospital,Chicago, IL

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

    Dr. Nair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689648537.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Nair?

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

    What is Dr. Shanti Nair's specialty?

    Dr. Nair is a Pediatrician near Hickory Hills, IL.

    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. Shanti Nair affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Nair is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Illinois Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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. Shanti Nair accepting new patients in Hickory Hills, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Shanti Nair is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shanti Nair offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (708) 216-8563 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shanti Nair?

    Please contact Dr. Nair's office at (708) 216-8563 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Nair's office located?

    Dr. Nair's offices are located in Hickory Hills, IL and Maywood, IL.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shanti Nair have?

    Dr. Shanti Nair is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.