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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar, Pulmonologist in Linthicum, MD?
Dr. Shruti Shankar, MD is a Pulmonologist, who primarily practices in Linthicum, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar’s office at (203) 688-4242.
What languages does Dr. Shankar speak?
Dr. Shankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shankar treat?
As a Pulmonologist, 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 here.
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Which procedures does Dr. Shankar perform as a Pulmonologist?
As a Pulmonologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shruti Shankar may include:
- Bronchoscopy
- Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)
- Interventional Bronchoscopy
- Intrathoracic Adenopathy
- Lung Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Staging
- Lung Surgery Consultation
- Mechanical Ventilation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Shankar's office.
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (203) 688-4242 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Linthicum, MD?
Dr. Shankar in Linthicum, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Johns Hopkins
Kaiser Permanente
Maryland Physicians Care
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
Dr. Shruti Shankar's Primary Practice
900 Elkridge Landing Rd Fl 2
Linthicum, MD 21090
(203) 688-4242
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?An 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 1376006015.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar
What is Dr. Shruti Shankar's specialty?
Dr. Shankar is a Pulmonologist near Linthicum, MD. An internist specializing in the treatment of lung and airway diseases. The pulmonologist diagnoses and manages conditions such as cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental illnesses, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema, and other complex lung disorders. Contact Dr. Shankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shruti Shankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar is affiliated with UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center 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 Pulmonologist?
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Is Shruti Shankar accepting new patients in Linthicum, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shruti Shankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shruti Shankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (203) 688-4242 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shruti Shankar?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (203) 688-4242 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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