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Dr. Hemantha Sunkara, MD

West Hartford, CT

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sunkara, Anesthesiologist in West Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Hemantha Sunkara, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in West Hartford, CT with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology. Dr. Sunkara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sunkara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sunkara’s office at (203) 783-0546.

    Is Dr. Sunkara board certified in Anesthesiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Hemantha Sunkara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology

    What languages does Dr. Sunkara speak?

    Dr. Sunkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sunkara treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sunkara 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. Sunkara. 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:

    • Cataract
    • Combined Age-Related Cataract
    • Cloudy lens
    • Lens clouding
    • Eye cloudiness
    • Mixed Type Cataract
    • Multiple Cataract Types

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H2511: Age-related nuclear cataract, right eye
    • H2512: Age-related nuclear cataract, left eye
    • H25811: Combined forms of age-related cataract, right eye
    • H25812: Combined forms of age-related cataract, left eye
    • H2513: Age-related nuclear cataract, bilateral

    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

    Also known as:

    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • GI Bleeding
    • Internal Digestive Bleeding
    • Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Glaucoma
    • Chronic Open-Angle Glaucoma
    • Wide-Angle Glaucoma
    • POAG

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H401112: Primary open-angle glaucoma, right eye, moderate stage
    • H401122: Primary open-angle glaucoma, left eye, moderate stage

    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 Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Atrial Fibrillation
    • Afib
    • A-fib
    • Irregular heart rhythm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation

    Also known as:

    • Recurrent Severe Depression
    • Depression
    • Chronic severe depression
    • Repeated severe depressive episodes
    • Clinical depression

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F332: Major depressive disorder, recurrent severe without psychotic features

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Uncomplicated Childbirth
    • Childbirth
    • Normal Delivery
    • Natural Birth
    • Vaginal Delivery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O80: Encounter for full-term uncomplicated delivery

    Also known as:

    • Leaky Mitral Valve
    • Heart Valve Disease
    • Mitral Valve Insufficiency
    • Mitral Regurgitation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I340: Nonrheumatic mitral (valve) insufficiency

    Does Dr. Sunkara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 783-0546 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sunkara accept in West Hartford, CT?

    Dr. Sunkara in West Hartford, CT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sunkara's office located?

    Dr. Hemantha Sunkara's Primary Practice

    65 Memorial Rd Ste 500

    West Hartford, CT 06107

    (203) 783-0546

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    Dr. Hemantha Sunkara's Practice 2

    2400 Tamarack Ave Ste 100

    South Windsor, CT 06074

    (860) 644-7336

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    Dr. Hemantha Sunkara's Practice 3

    50 Hospital Hill Rd

    Sharon, CT 06069

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    What is Dr. Sunkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770796450.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sunkara?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sunkara

    What is Dr. Hemantha Sunkara's specialty?

    Dr. Sunkara is a Anesthesiologist near West Hartford, CT. 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. Contact Dr. Sunkara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Hemantha Sunkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sunkara is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus 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 Anesthesiologist?

    Explore Anesthesiologist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Hemantha Sunkara accepting new patients in West Hartford, CT?

    Yes, Dr. Hemantha Sunkara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Hemantha Sunkara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (203) 783-0546 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Hemantha Sunkara?

    Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (203) 783-0546 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Hemantha Sunkara have?

    Dr. Hemantha Sunkara is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

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