38 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Shekar, Internist in Greenville, AL?
Where did Dr. Shekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore Medcl Colg | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Shekar speak?
Dr. Shekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Kannada
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shekar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Shekar 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. Shekar. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Allergy
- Nasal allergies
- Allergy rhinitis
- Chronic runny nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J309: Allergic rhinitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Sinusitis
- Sinus Infection
- Rhinosinusitis
- Acute Sinus Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified
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:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prediabetes
- Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
- Borderline diabetes
- Insulin resistance
- High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7303: Prediabetes
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Shekar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Chandra Shekar 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. Shekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (334) 382-0530 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shekar accept in Greenville, AL?
Dr. Shekar in Greenville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shekar's office located?
Dr. Chandra Shekar's Primary Practice
302 Paul Stabler Dr
Greenville, AL 36037
(334) 382-0530
What is Dr. Shekar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1881889624.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shekar
What is Dr. Chandra Shekar's specialty?
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.