Who is Dr. Shankar, Clinical Geneticist in Sacramento, CA?
Where did Dr. Shankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences
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 Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Shankar typically treat?
As a Clinical Geneticist, 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:
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Classic Autism
- Kanner's Syndrome
- Severe Autism
ICD-10 Codes:
- F840: Autistic disorder
Also known as:
- Genetic Counseling
- Genetic risk assessment
- Hereditary counseling
- DNA counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7183: Encounter for nonprocreative genetic counseling
Also known as:
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neurofibromatosis type 1
- NF1
- Von Recklinghausen disease
- Peripheral neurofibromatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8501: Neurofibromatosis, type 1
Also known as:
- Cafe-au-lait Spots
- Birthmarks
- CALMs
- Coffee-with-Milk Spots
- Light Brown Birthmarks
ICD-10 Codes:
- L813: Cafe au lait spots
Also known as:
- Other Developmental Disabilities
- Developmental Disabilities
- Atypical psychological development
- Unspecified developmental disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F88: Other disorders of psychological development
Also known as:
- Child Development Problems
- Child Development
- Developmental concerns in children
- Abnormal child development
- Lack of normal development
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6250: Unspecified lack of expected normal physiological development in childhood
Also known as:
- Other Birth Defects Causing Short Stature
- Birth Defects
- Rare Short Stature Syndromes
- Uncommon Dwarfism
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q8719: Other congenital malformation syndromes predominantly associated with short stature
What procedures does a Clinical Geneticist like Dr. Shankar typically perform?
As a Clinical Geneticist, procedures performed by Dr. Suma Shankar may include:
- Biochemical Genetics Consultation
- Biochemical Genetics Follow Up
- Enzyme Replacement Therapy
- Genetic Testing
- Metabolic Assessment and Management
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (404) 778-8500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Sacramento, CA?
Dr. Shankar in Sacramento, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other TPA
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
Dr. Suma Shankar's Primary Practice
2521 Stockton Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95817
(404) 778-8500
What hospitals are Dr. Shankar affiliated with?
Dr. Shankar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?A 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 1427266055.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar