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16 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar-Seetharam, Anesthesiologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 16 years. Dr. Shankar-Seetharam is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar-Seetharam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar-Seetharam’s office at (602) 262-8890.
What languages does Dr. Shankar-Seetharam speak?
Dr. Shankar-Seetharam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shankar-Seetharam typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shankar-Seetharam 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. Shankar-Seetharam. 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:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shankar-Seetharam typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shankar-Seetharam 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. Shankar-Seetharam. 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:
- Femoral Nerve Block Injection
- Femoral nerve injection
- Thigh nerve block
- Pain relief injection for thigh
- Nerve block with imaging guidance
CPT Codes:
- 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Shankar-Seetharam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar-Seetharam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (602) 262-8890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar-Seetharam accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Shankar-Seetharam in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
IASIS Healthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shankar-Seetharam's office located?
Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam's Primary Practice
1850 N Central Ave Ste 1600
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(602) 262-8890
What is Dr. Shankar-Seetharam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shankar-Seetharam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568633782.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar-Seetharam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar-Seetharam
What is Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam's specialty?
Dr. Shankar-Seetharam is a Anesthesiologist near Phoenix, AZ.
What does an Anesthesiologist do?
A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.
Is this Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar-Seetharam is affiliated with Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center 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 an Anesthesiologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar-Seetharam's office at (602) 262-8890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Pragyna Shankar-Seetharam?
Please contact Dr. Shankar-Seetharam's office at (602) 262-8890 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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