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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar, Nuclear Cardiologist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Adurthy Shankar, MD is a Nuclear Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar’s office at (718) 299-6797.
What languages does Dr. Shankar speak?
Dr. Shankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Nuclear Cardiologist like Dr. Shankar typically treat?
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, Dr. Shankar 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. 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:
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- PVD
- PAD
- Poor Circulation in Legs
- Blocked Leg Arteries
ICD-10 Codes:
- I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiomyopathy
- Heart Problems from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I119: Hypertensive heart disease without heart failure
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Varicose Veins
- Spider Veins
- Venous Insufficiency
- Chronic Venous Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I83893: Varicose veins of bilateral lower extremities with other complications
What procedures does a Nuclear Cardiologist like Dr. Shankar typically perform?
As a Nuclear Cardiologist, Dr. Shankar 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. 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:
- Foam Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
- Varicose vein foam injection
- Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
- Saphenous vein treatment
- Sclerotherapy for veins
- Foam injection for varicose veins
- Varicose vein injection
CPT Codes:
- 36465: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; single incompetent extremity truncal vein (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein)
- 36466: Injection of non-compounded foam sclerosant with ultrasound compression maneuvers to guide dispersion of the injectate, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring; multiple incompetent truncal veins (eg, great saphenous vein, accessory saphenous vein), same leg
Also known as:
- Radiofrequency Vein Ablation
- Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation
- RF Ablation for Varicose Veins
- Vein Closure Procedure
- Varicose Vein Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 36475: Endovenous ablation therapy of incompetent vein, extremity, inclusive of all imaging guidance and monitoring, percutaneous, radiofrequency; first vein treated
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 299-6797 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Shankar in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
Visiting Nurse Service of New York
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
Dr. Adurthy Shankar's Primary Practice
2015 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10453
(718) 299-6797
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1811153695.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar
What is Dr. Adurthy Shankar's specialty?
Dr. Shankar is a Nuclear Cardiologist near Bronx, NY.
What does a Nuclear Cardiologist do?
A nuclear medicine physician who specializes in nuclear cardiology focuses on using radioactive materials and advanced imaging techniques to diagnose and treat various cardiovascular conditions, including the assessment of heart function, blood flow, and the detection of coronary artery disease.
Is this Dr. Adurthy Shankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, St. Barnabas Hospital - Bronx, Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus, Suny Downstate Medical Center (university Hospital Of Brooklyn), Newyork-Presbyterian/columbia University Irving Medical Center, Mount Sinai West 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
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Is Adurthy Shankar accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Adurthy Shankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Adurthy Shankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (718) 299-6797 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Adurthy Shankar?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (718) 299-6797 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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