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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tharakan, Family Medicine Specialist in Guilford, CT?
Dr. Kevin Tharakan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Guilford, CT. Dr. Tharakan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tharakan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Tharakan’s office at (681) 342-3600.
What languages does Dr. Tharakan speak?
Dr. Tharakan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tharakan typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tharakan 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. Tharakan. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- General Counseling Services
- Personal Counseling
- Life Coaching
- Support Services
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7189: Other specified counseling
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
Also known as:
- Other Specific Healthcare Encounters
- Special Medical Visits
- Unusual Doctor Appointments
- Healthcare for Unique Situations
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7689: Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Tharakan typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Tharakan 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. Tharakan. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Does Dr. Tharakan accept my insurance?
Dr. Tharakan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (681) 342-3600 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Tharakan accept in Guilford, CT?
Dr. Tharakan in Guilford, CT 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Point32Health
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Tharakan's office located?
Dr. Kevin Tharakan's Primary Practice
1591 Boston Post Rd Ste 100
Guilford, CT 06437
(681) 342-3600
What is Dr. Tharakan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Tharakan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386222636.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Tharakan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Tharakan
What is Dr. Kevin Tharakan's specialty?
Dr. Tharakan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Guilford, CT.
What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?
Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.
Is this Dr. Kevin Tharakan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tharakan is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, William W. Backus Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Midstate Medical Center, Lawrence Memorial Hospital Of Medford 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
When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Kevin Tharakan accepting new patients in Guilford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Kevin Tharakan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kevin Tharakan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Tharakan's office at (681) 342-3600 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kevin Tharakan?
Please contact Dr. Tharakan's office at (681) 342-3600 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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