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Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan, MD

Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan, MD

Brooklyn, NY

56 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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    Who is Dr. Giridharan, Specialist in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Brooklyn, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 56 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Giridharan is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Giridharan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Giridharan’s office at (718) 332-7398.

    Where did Dr. Giridharan go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medicine Research, Pondicherry University

    Is Dr. Giridharan board certified in Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Giridharan speak?

    Dr. Giridharan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Giridharan treat?

    As a Specialist, Dr. Giridharan 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. Giridharan. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems
    • Diabetic nerve damage
    • Diabetes-related nerve pain
    • Peripheral neuropathy from diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E118: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with unspecified complications
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy
    • E1140: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic neuropathy, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism
    • Post-Surgery Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function
    • Thyroid Gland Underactivity
    • Postoperative Underactive Thyroid
    • Thyroid Failure After Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E038: Other specified hypothyroidism
    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified
    • E890: Postprocedural hypothyroidism

    Also known as:

    • Hashimoto's Disease
    • Acute Thyroiditis
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Hashimoto's disease
    • Autoimmune thyroiditis', 'Chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis', 'Hashimoto's thyroiditis
    • Sudden Thyroid Inflammation
    • Infectious Thyroiditis
    • Painful Thyroiditis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E063: Autoimmune thyroiditis
    • E060: Acute thyroiditis

    Also known as:

    • Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
    • Other Nontoxic Goiter
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Multinodular Goiter
    • Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
    • Specified Benign Thyroid Enlargement
    • Uncommon Nontoxic Goiter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
    • E048: Other specified nontoxic goiter

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids
    • Dyslipidemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • High Fasting Blood Sugar
    • Blood Glucose
    • Impaired Fasting Glucose
    • Prediabetes (Fasting)
    • Borderline Diabetes (Fasting)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7301: Impaired fasting glucose

    Also known as:

    • Graves' Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism
    • Graves' disease
    • Graves Disease
    • Hyperthyroidism with Goiter
    • Toxic Diffuse Goiter
    • Overactive Thyroid with Enlarged Gland

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E0500: Thyrotoxicosis with diffuse goiter without thyrotoxic crisis or storm

    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:

    • Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
    • Thyroid Disease
    • Benign Thyroid Nodule
    • Solitary Thyroid Nodule

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • COPD
    • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
    • Chronic Lung Disease
    • Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Obesity
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    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E669: Obesity, unspecified

    Does Dr. Giridharan accept my insurance?

    Dr. Giridharan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 332-7398 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Giridharan accept in Brooklyn, NY?

    Dr. Giridharan in Brooklyn, NY 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

    • Elderplan

    • Express Scripts

    • Healthfirst

    • Medicare

    • MetroPlus

    • National Benefit Fund

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Giridharan's office located?

    Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan's Primary Practice

    90 Ocean Ct

    Brooklyn, NY 11235

    (718) 332-7398

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    Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan's Practice 2

    2501 86th St

    Brooklyn, NY 11214

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    Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan's Practice 3

    2873 W 17th St Fl 2

    Brooklyn, NY 11224

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan?

    Dr. Giridharan has appointments available at his Brooklyn, NY office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.

    What is Dr. Giridharan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Giridharan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578530770.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Giridharan?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Giridharan

    What is Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan's specialty?

    Dr. Giridharan is a Specialist near Brooklyn, NY. Contact Dr. Giridharan to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Giridharan is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: SUNY Downstate Medical Center (University Hospital of Brooklyn). Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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?

    Explore Specialist with insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Swaminathan Giridharan accepting new patients in Brooklyn, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Giridharan, or call (718) 332-7398 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Swaminathan Giridharan?

    Please contact Dr. Giridharan's office at (718) 332-7398 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan have?

    Dr. Swaminathan Giridharan is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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