30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Asokan, Internist in Brooklyn, NY?
Where did Dr. Asokan go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine | University Of Jaffna, Faculty Of Medicine
Is Dr. Asokan board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Swarnalatha Asokan is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Asokan speak?
Dr. Asokan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Asokan typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Asokan 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. Asokan. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Asokan typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Swarnalatha Asokan may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Asokan's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Asokan accept my insurance?
Dr. Asokan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 616-4408 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Asokan accept in Brooklyn, NY?
Dr. Asokan in Brooklyn, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
State of New Jersey
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Asokan's office located?
Dr. Swarnalatha Asokan's Primary Practice
2601 Ocean Pkwy
Brooklyn, NY 11235
(718) 616-4408
What hospitals are Dr. Asokan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Asokan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Asokan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Asokan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710076575.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Asokan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Asokan
What is Dr. Swarnalatha Asokan's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.