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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. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- General Anxiety
- Anxiety Problems
- Nervous Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F419: Anxiety disorder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dementia
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
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 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:
- 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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
State of Connecticut
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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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.
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. Jennifer Tharakan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Tharakan is affiliated with Griffin Hospital, St. Vincent's Medical Center - Bridgeport, The Hospital Of Central Connecticut - New Britain General Campus, Smilow Cancer Hospital At Yale New Haven, Midstate Medical Center, Bristol Hospital 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 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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