30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sarma, Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Shashikala Sarma is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Pittsburgh, PA with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years. Dr. Sarma graduated from Kurnool Medical College and completed her residency at St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program. Dr. Sarma is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sarma’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sarma’s office at (724) 230-3099.
Where did Dr. Sarma go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Francis Hospital and Medical Center Program
Medical School: Kurnool Medical College
What languages does Dr. Sarma speak?
Dr. Sarma and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does Dr. Sarma treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Sarma 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. Sarma. 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.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Hypothyroidism
- Congenital hypothyroidism
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
- Underactive Thyroid
- Low Thyroid Function
ICD-10 Codes:
- E039: Hypothyroidism, 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
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 Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Does Dr. Sarma accept my insurance?
Dr. Sarma accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (724) 230-3099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sarma accept in Pittsburgh, PA?
Dr. Sarma in Pittsburgh, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AON
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Highmark Inc.
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
UnitedHealthcare
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
UPMC Health Plan
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Where is Dr. Sarma's office located?
Dr. Shashikala Sarma's Primary Practice
2585 Freeport Rd Ste 201
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(724) 230-3099
What is Dr. Sarma's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sarma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871568162.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sarma?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sarma
What is Dr. Shashikala Sarma's specialty?
Dr. Sarma is a Specialist near Pittsburgh, PA. Contact Dr. Sarma to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shashikala Sarma affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sarma is affiliated with ACMH Hospital, Butler Memorial Hospital, Indiana 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
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is Shashikala Sarma accepting new patients in Pittsburgh, PA?
Yes, Dr. Shashikala Sarma is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shashikala Sarma offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sarma's office at (724) 230-3099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shashikala Sarma?
Please contact Dr. Sarma's office at (724) 230-3099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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