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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Suthan, Internist in Highland, IL?
Dr. Sambasivam Suthan, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Highland, IL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Suthan is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suthan’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suthan’s office at (618) 651-0077.
Is Dr. Suthan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Sambasivam Suthan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Suthan speak?
Dr. Suthan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Suthan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Suthan 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. Suthan. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Suthan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Sambasivam Suthan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Suthan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Suthan accept my insurance?
Dr. Suthan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 651-0077 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suthan accept in Highland, IL?
Dr. Suthan in Highland, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Suthan's office located?
Dr. Sambasivam Suthan's Primary Practice
12860 Troxler Ave
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-0077
What is Dr. Suthan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suthan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1144413691.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suthan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suthan
What is Dr. Sambasivam Suthan's specialty?
Dr. Suthan is a Internist near Highland, IL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Sambasivam Suthan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suthan is affiliated with Anderson Hospital 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Sambasivam Suthan accepting new patients in Highland, IL?
Yes, Dr. Sambasivam Suthan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sambasivam Suthan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suthan's office at (618) 651-0077 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sambasivam Suthan?
Please contact Dr. Suthan's office at (618) 651-0077 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Sambasivam Suthan have?
Dr. Sambasivam Suthan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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