Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Collegeville, PA specializing in pediatric cardiology. She graduated from Lady Hardinge Medical College in 1991 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD is affiliated with Jefferson Health, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Nemours Children's Health, Jefferson Methodist Hospital, THE NEMOURS FOUNDATION and Jefferson Abington Hospital.
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Lung Issues
Every cell in the body requires oxygen to function and produces carbon dioxide as a waste product. In order to keep the body's tissues constantly supplied with fresh oxygen and to keep waste from building up, the lungs pump air in and out, even while sleeping or unaware. Unfortunately, diseases and disorders affecting the lungs are some of the most common medical problems afflicting people around the world. Some of the most common lung problems include asthma, COPD, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
Asthma is a chronic disease where swollen, inflamed airways make it hard to breathe. It is often brought on by specific triggers. While asthma is a common condition, affecting millions of people, it can also be serious and even fatal in severe cases. Treatment involves avoiding triggers and using inhaled corticosteroid medications.
COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, is the name given to two illnesses that both cause difficulty breathing: emphysema and chronic bronchitis. In emphysema, the air sacs of the lungs become damaged, while with bronchitis they become clogged with mucus. COPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. It is almost always caused by breathing irritants into the lungs, such as smoking or heavy pollution.
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by bacteria, a virus, or fungi. Most healthy people recover from pneumonia in a week or two, but for some people pneumonia can be fatal. There are treatments available for pneumonia, but the best treatment is to prevent getting sick in the first place. People who are at risk should make sure they get a flu shot every year. There is also a vaccine available for the type of bacteria that causes pneumonia.
Lung cancer occurs when abnormal cells inside the lung grow into a tumor, destroying healthy tissue. Because it is so difficult to detect lung cancer in early stages when it has few symptoms, it is the deadliest form of cancer, responsible for the most cancer deaths both in the U.S. and worldwide. Most lung cancer is caused by exposure to tobacco smoke, but between 10-15% of cases are not linked to smoking.
Some problems with the lungs are minor and are not cause for concern. However if symptoms have lasted for a month or more, even if they are minor, it is worth checking with a healthcare professional. A cough, shortness of breath, or excess mucus production that lingers for weeks are all worth getting looked at.
The top procedures that Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Collegeville, PA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Collegeville, PA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 14 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 14 |
The top procedures that Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Collegeville, PA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD for Medicare patients.
| cardiac procedures | 11 |
|---|---|
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 11 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD treated as a pediatric cardiologist in Collegeville, PA were ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.
| cardiac procedures | 13 |
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| ultrasound (sonogram) | 13 |
Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD graduated from Lady Hardinge Medical College in 1991. She completed residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College (1991)
Residency: Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Board Certification: Board Certification: Pediatrics, Cardiology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), QualCare, CIGNA Behavioral Health, Aetna Medicare, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Medicare, Blue Cross Federal, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), GEHA, WellCare, AmeriHealth, MultiPlan PPO, AARP, MultiPlan, CIGNA Commercial, Three Rivers Provider Network, Geisinger Health Plan, US Family Health Plan, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Workers' Compensation, Fidelis Care, Devon Health, TRICARE, First Health, Aetna HMO, WellPoint, Jefferson Health Plans (Medicare & ACA), Carefirst MD Community Health Plan Mcaid, Medical Assistance of New Jersey, Aetna PPO/POS/EPO, Provider Partners Medicare, Interlink Transplant, PA Health and Wellness CHC, Lifetrac Transplant, Devoted Medicare, Olympus Managed Healthcare PPO DE/PA, Six Degrees Health Transplant, INTEGRA Administrative Group (ClaimsBridge), Medical Assistance of Delaware, Star Healthcare Network, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc Contiguous to DE*, Keystone First/CHC/VIP, Global Medical Managment DE/PA, Blue Card by BCBS, Medicare FFS, Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania, Independence Blue Cross - Various plans, Aetna Commercial - Excludes Marketplace Plans, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Pennsylvania, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware *PA Loc NONContiguous to DE*, Insurance Administrators of America, UPMC, Delaware Medicare, Qualcare HMO/POS/PPO, Preferred Healthcare PPO, Aetna Better Health CHIP PA, Keystone First CHIP, Highmark Wholecare, Ambetter from PA Health and Wellness, Priority Partners John Hopkins, Keystone First VIP, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Delaware and Aetna Better Health PA Kids HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$500
Structural Heart $500 |
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$486
syngo.via $108 |
syngo dynamics $21 |
USD Ultrasound Systems $17 |
$340 |
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$175
$175 |
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$140
$140 |
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$65
Oasis $65 |
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$35
CERTUS 140 MICROWAVE ABLATION SYSTEM $20 |
EPIQ 7C $15 |
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Dr. Shubhika Srivastava, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $19,731.
Dr. Shubhika Srivastava is a pediatric cardiology specialist. After attending Lady Hardinge Medical College for medical school, she completed her residency training at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Her areas of expertise include the following: pulmonary atresia, tetralogy of fallot, and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Srivastava seems to honor Blue California, Coventry, and Geisinger Health Plan, as well as other insurance carriers. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Nemours Children's Health and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. According to Jefferson Health, new patients are welcome to contact her office in Philadelphia, PA.
