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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Tharakan, Family Medicine Specialist in Guilford, CT?
Dr. Jennifer Tharakan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Guilford, CT with 1 additional practice location. She is board certified. Dr. Tharakan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Tharakan’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare 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 Dr. Tharakan 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.
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:
- 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:
- 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
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:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
- AD', 'Alzheimer's Dementia
- Memory Loss Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
- G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Difficulty Walking
- Walking Problems
- Trouble Walking
- Impaired Gait
ICD-10 Codes:
- R262: Difficulty in walking, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Which procedures does Dr. Tharakan perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Jennifer Tharakan may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Tharakan's office.
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
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Medicaid
Medicare
OptumRx
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Tharakan's office located?
Dr. Jennifer 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 1538747894.
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. Jennifer Tharakan's specialty?
Dr. Tharakan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Guilford, CT. 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. Contact Dr. Tharakan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jennifer Tharakan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tharakan is affiliated with St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, Griffin Hospital, Hartford Hospital, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven 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 Family Medicine Specialist?
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Is Jennifer Tharakan accepting new patients in Guilford, CT?
Yes, Dr. Jennifer Tharakan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jennifer 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 Jennifer 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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