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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandra Sekhar, Endocrinologist in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar, MD is an Endocrinologist, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Chandra Sekhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandra Sekhar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandra Sekhar’s office at (276) 469-4200.
Is Dr. Chandra Sekhar board certified as an Endocrinologist?
Yes, Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Chandra Sekhar speak?
Dr. Chandra Sekhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Chandra Sekhar typically treat?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Chandra Sekhar 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. Chandra Sekhar. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Hyperglycemia
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperthyroidism (Overactive Thyroid)
- Overactive Thyroid
- Thyrotoxicosis
- High Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0590: Thyrotoxicosis, unspecified without thyrotoxic crisis or storm
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does an Endocrinologist like Dr. Chandra Sekhar typically perform?
As an Endocrinologist, Dr. Chandra Sekhar 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. Chandra Sekhar. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
Does Dr. Chandra Sekhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandra Sekhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 469-4200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandra Sekhar accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Chandra Sekhar in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chandra Sekhar's office located?
Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar's Primary Practice
5600 Brainerd Rd Ste 500
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(276) 469-4200
What is Dr. Chandra Sekhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandra Sekhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861612103.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandra Sekhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandra Sekhar
What is Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar's specialty?
Dr. Chandra Sekhar is a Endocrinologist near Chattanooga, TN.
What does an Endocrinologist do?
An internist specializing in disorders of the endocrine glands, including the thyroid and adrenal glands. This specialist also manages a range of conditions such as diabetes, metabolic and nutritional disorders, obesity, pituitary disorders, and menstrual and sexual health issues.
Is this Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandra Sekhar is affiliated with Commonspirit - Memorial Hospital - Chattanooga 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
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Is Prashanth Chandra Sekhar accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandra Sekhar's office at (276) 469-4200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashanth Chandra Sekhar?
Please contact Dr. Chandra Sekhar's office at (276) 469-4200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar have?
Dr. Prashanth Chandra Sekhar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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