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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prasai, Hospitalist in Lebanon, PA?
Dr. Shekhar Prasai, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lebanon, PA. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prasai is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prasai’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasai’s office at (717) 270-4876.
Is Dr. Prasai board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Shekhar Prasai, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prasai speak?
Dr. Prasai and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Prasai treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Prasai 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. Prasai. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
- A4189: Other specified sepsis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
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
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- SIADH
- Pituitary Disorder
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
- Excess ADH Syndrome
- Water Intoxication from ADH
ICD-10 Codes:
- E222: Syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone
Which procedures does Dr. Prasai perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shekhar Prasai may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Prasai's office.
Does Dr. Prasai accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasai accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (717) 270-4876 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasai accept in Lebanon, PA?
Dr. Prasai in Lebanon, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Highmark Inc.
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
Mpsers
UnitedHealthcare
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Prasai's office located?
What is Dr. Prasai's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407011646.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasai?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasai
What is Dr. Shekhar Prasai's specialty?
Dr. Prasai is a Hospitalist near Lebanon, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Prasai to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shekhar Prasai affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prasai is affiliated with Wellspan Good Samaritan Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Hospitalist?
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Is Shekhar Prasai accepting new patients in Lebanon, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shekhar Prasai is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shekhar Prasai offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prasai's office at (717) 270-4876 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shekhar Prasai?
Please contact Dr. Prasai's office at (717) 270-4876 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shekhar Prasai have?
Dr. Shekhar Prasai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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