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Chaula Parikh, MD

Chaula Parikh, MD

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatrics

Languages

English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish

Seeing patients at

Monday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
Hours may vary, please contact to schedule and confirm appointment availability.

Patient Reviews

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18 reviews

  • Apr 27, 2026
    Verified Review

    Compassionate, appropriate and well informed

  • Feb 18, 2026
    Verified Review

    best in her business

  • Jan 30, 2026
    Verified Review

    Excellent doctor who pays attention to patients and treats kids very well

  • Jan 11, 2026
    Verified Review

    Dr.Parikh is very good at her job. She answers all questions, gives good recommendations and suggestion to treat issues. She makes my child feel comfortable. I feel comfortable and confident with her .

  • Dec 8, 2025
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    She is and always has been a patient knowledgeable Pediatrician.

  • Dec 8, 2025
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    She is and always has been a patient knowledgeable Pediatrician.

  • Nov 23, 2025
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    Good and experienced doctor

  • Nov 23, 2025
    Verified Review

    Good and experienced doctor

  • Nov 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    We love Dr Parikh, she is an amazing provider who is always attentive to my children's needs.

  • Nov 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    We love Dr Parikh, she is an amazing provider who is always attentive to my children's needs.

  • Nov 6, 2025
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    Dr parikh is so smart and versatile. Awesome care and thanks to her, we have referred multiple patients. Some of the staff members we dealt with, I think Mihir is one of them - was supportive also

  • Nov 6, 2025
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    Dr parikh is so smart and versatile. Awesome care and thanks to her, we have referred multiple patients. Some of the staff members we dealt with, I think Mihir is one of them - was supportive also

  • Sep 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Parikh is an amazing doctor. She goes above and beyond for her patients and really listens to your concerns and will come up with a plan to help resolve whatever concern issue it is that you have for your child.

  • Sep 13, 2025
    Verified Review

    Dr. Parikh is an amazing doctor. She goes above and beyond for her patients and really listens to your concerns and will come up with a plan to help resolve whatever concern issue it is that you have for your child.

  • Aug 23, 2025
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    She is a very good doctor

  • Aug 11, 2025
    Verified Review

    She is a very good doctor

  • Aug 5, 2025
    Verified Review

    She's prediction & treatment is perfect. We are satisfied.

  • Jul 30, 2025
    Verified Review

    Great advice and understanding

  • About Chaula Parikh, MD

    Dr. Chaula Parikh is a board certified pediatrician with extensive experience in newborn and child development. She has received multiple awards for excellence in pediatric care and has a special interest in growth and development.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Parikh believes educated parents are essential partners and values collaborative, well-informed pediatric care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NJ, 25MA07416100

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    RiverSide

    NPI

    1215023841

  • Insurance Accepted

    This list is for informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current plans accepted by the provider. Optum accepts most major health insurance plans. Please contact your insurance company to confirm your coverage, eligibility, and the provider's participation in your plan.

    • 1199
    • Aetna
    • AmeriHealth
    • Amerigroup
    • BCBS
    • Braven Health
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • FirstHealth
    • Horizon BCBS NJ
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NJ Medicaid
    • Oxford
    • QualCare
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
    • USFHP
  • Medical School

    • B.J. Medical College

    Residency

    • Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center