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Dr. Shamila Senanayake, MD

Lakewood, CA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Senanayake, Nephrologist in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. Shamila Senanayake, MD is a Nephrologist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, CA with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Senanayake is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Senanayake’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Senanayake’s office at (310) 370-4660.

    Is Dr. Senanayake board certified in Nephrologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shamila Senanayake, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Senanayake speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Senanayake treat?

    As a Nephrologist, Dr. Senanayake 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. Senanayake. 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:

    • End-Stage Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 3a
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 3b
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 2 (Mild)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 4 (Severe)
    • Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 5
    • Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 1
    • Kidney Failure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
    • Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • ESRD
    • End-Stage Renal Failure
    • CKD Stage 3a
    • Moderate Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 3b
    • CKD Stage 2
    • Mild Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 4
    • Severe Chronic Kidney Disease
    • CKD Stage 5
    • End-Stage Renal Disease
    • CKD Stage 1
    • Early Chronic Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N186: End stage renal disease
    • N1831: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3a
    • N1832: Chronic kidney disease, stage 3b
    • N182: Chronic kidney disease, stage 2 (mild)
    • N184: Chronic kidney disease, stage 4 (severe)
    • N185: Chronic kidney disease, stage 5
    • N181: Chronic kidney disease, stage 1

    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:

    • Low Sodium Levels
    • Fluid Overload
    • Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
    • Sodium
    • Hyponatremia
    • Low Blood Sodium
    • Sodium Deficiency
    • Excess Fluid
    • Water Retention

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
    • E8770: Fluid overload, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Protein in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Proteinuria
    • Albuminuria
    • Foamy urine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R809: Proteinuria, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Kidney Cyst
    • Kidney Cysts
    • Acquired Cystic Kidney Disease
    • Renal Cyst
    • Simple Kidney Cyst

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N281: Cyst of kidney, acquired

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Having a Kidney Transplant
    • Kidney Transplantation
    • Kidney Transplant
    • Renal transplant
    • Kidney replacement surgery
    • Post-kidney transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z940: Kidney transplant status

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Which procedures does Dr. Senanayake perform as a Nephrologist?

    As a Nephrologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shamila Senanayake may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Senanayake's office.

    Does Dr. Senanayake accept my insurance?

    Dr. Senanayake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 370-4660 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Senanayake accept in Lakewood, CA?

    Dr. Senanayake in Lakewood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • City of Los Angeles

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • OptumRx

    • Other Health Care Provider

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Senanayake's office located?

    Dr. Shamila Senanayake's Primary Practice

    3300 E South St Ste 110

    Lakewood, CA 90805

    (310) 370-4660

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    Dr. Shamila Senanayake's Practice 2

    20911 Earl St Ste 180

    Torrance, CA 90503

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

    Dr. Senanayake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477660660.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Senanayake?

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

    What is Dr. Shamila Senanayake's specialty?

    Dr. Senanayake is a Nephrologist near Lakewood, CA. An internist who manages disorders related to the kidneys, including high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance, and dialysis for waste removal when kidney function is impaired. This specialist also collaborates with surgeons regarding kidney transplantation. Contact Dr. Senanayake to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shamila Senanayake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Senanayake is affiliated with Uci Health - Fountain Valley, Uci Medical Center 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 Shamila Senanayake accepting new patients in Lakewood, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Shamila Senanayake is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shamila Senanayake offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Senanayake's office at (310) 370-4660 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shamila Senanayake?

    Please contact Dr. Senanayake's office at (310) 370-4660 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shamila Senanayake have?

    Dr. Shamila Senanayake is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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