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Divya Balachandar, MD, FAAP, MS

Divya Balachandar, MD, FAAP, MS

Optum Provider

Specialty

Pediatric Pulmonology

Languages

English

Seeing patients at

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5 reviews

    • Reviewed on Jul 1, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Very knowledgeable and caring doctor.

    • Reviewed on Jun 14, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is an excellent doctor and very good with my daughter. I appreciate that she is very responsive and is a good listener and patiently answers questions/concerns.

    • Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She is simply amazing. Dr. Balachandar is knowledgeable, personable, and compassionate. I couldn't ask for a better pediatric pulmonologist.

    • Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Balachandar is wonderful, kind, and just plain amazing with my daughter. I would definitely recommend her!

    • Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
    • Verified Review

    She is very helpful and professional doctor . She has always came back to my email or question with very prompt reply during getting treatment for my children treatment

  • About Divya Balachandar, MD, FAAP, MS

    Dr. Divya Balachandar is a board certified pediatric pulmonologist. She cares for children with respiratory conditions including asthma and chronic cough. She completed training at SUNY Downstate, Children's National Medical Center, and Montefiore.

    Philosophy of care

    Dr. Balachandar partners with families through clear communication and supportive care.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics

    Licenses

    NY, 271672

    Network Name

    ProHealth

    NPI

    1528225513

  • 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
    • Affinity
    • Anthem BCBS
    • CHN
    • Centivo
    • Cigna
    • Coventry
    • EmblemHealth
    • First Health
    • Humana
    • MagnaCare
    • Medicaid
    • Medicare
    • MultiPlan
    • NYSHIP
    • Northwell Direct
    • Oscar
    • Oxford
    • TRICARE
    • UHC
    • UMR
  • Education

    Medical School

    • State University of New York - Downstate Medical Center

    Residency

    • Childrens National Medical Center

    Fellowship

    • The Children's Hospital at Montefiore