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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanmuga, Urologist in Bristol, TN?
Dr. Santosh Shanmuga, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Bristol, TN with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shanmuga is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanmuga’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanmuga’s office at (423) 844-1121.
What languages does Dr. Shanmuga speak?
Dr. Shanmuga and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Shanmuga typically treat?
As an Urologist, Dr. Shanmuga 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. Shanmuga. 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Ureter Stone
- Ureteral Disorder
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
- Ureteral Calculus
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
- N201: Calculus of ureter
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Pus in Kidney
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Kidney Abscess
- Infected Hydronephrosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N136: Pyonephrosis
What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Shanmuga typically perform?
As an Urologist, Dr. Shanmuga performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shanmuga. 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:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Does Dr. Shanmuga accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanmuga accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 844-1121 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmuga accept in Bristol, TN?
Dr. Shanmuga in Bristol, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shanmuga's office located?
Dr. Santosh Shanmuga's Primary Practice
1 Medical Park Blvd # 3W
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 844-1121
What is Dr. Shanmuga's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanmuga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386146769.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmuga?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanmuga
What is Dr. Santosh Shanmuga's specialty?
Dr. Shanmuga is a Urologist near Bristol, TN.
What does an Urologist do?
A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.
Is this Dr. Santosh Shanmuga affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shanmuga is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Northeast Georgia Medical Center Gainesville, Colquitt Regional 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 Santosh Shanmuga accepting new patients in Bristol, TN?
Yes, Dr. Santosh Shanmuga is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Santosh Shanmuga offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanmuga's office at (423) 844-1121 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Santosh Shanmuga?
Please contact Dr. Shanmuga's office at (423) 844-1121 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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