19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanmugam, Internist in Bristol, CT?
Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bristol, CT with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shanmugam graduated from Kasturba Medical College Mangalore and completed his residency at Bridgeport Hospital Program. Dr. Shanmugam is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanmugam’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanmugam’s office at (860) 314-6000.
Where did Dr. Shanmugam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Bridgeport Hospital Program
Medical School: Kastruba Medical College | Kasturba Medical College, India | Kasturba Medical College Mangalore
Is Dr. Shanmugam board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shanmugam speak?
Dr. Shanmugam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Shanmugam treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Shanmugam 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. Shanmugam. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- PSA Test
- Prostate Exam
- Prostate Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Which procedures does Dr. Shanmugam perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office.
Does Dr. Shanmugam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanmugam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (860) 314-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmugam accept in Bristol, CT?
Dr. Shanmugam in Bristol, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CarePartners of Connecticut
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shanmugam's office located?
Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam's Primary Practice
923 Farmington Ave
Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 314-6000
What is Dr. Shanmugam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanmugam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1285807768.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmugam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanmugam
What is Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam's specialty?
Dr. Shanmugam is a Internist near Bristol, CT.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Shanmugam to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanmugam is affiliated with Bristol Hospital, The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital, South County Hospital Campus 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Balasubramanian Shanmugam accepting new patients in Bristol, CT?
Yes, Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office at (860) 314-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Balasubramanian Shanmugam?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office at (860) 314-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam have?
Dr. Balasubramanian Shanmugam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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