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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shashikumar, Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist in Nampa, ID?
Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar, MD is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Nampa, ID with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Shashikumar completed her residency at Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Mountainside Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shashikumar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shashikumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shashikumar’s office at (706) 803-8010.
Where did Dr. Shashikumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Umdnj-New Jersey Med Sch, Infectious Diseases; Mountainside Hosp, Internal Medicine | Mountainside Hospital
Medical School: Bangalore Med Coll, Bangalore University, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Is Dr. Shashikumar board certified as an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shashikumar speak?
Dr. Shashikumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Spanish
What conditions does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist like Dr. Shashikumar typically treat?
As an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist, Dr. Shashikumar 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. Shashikumar. 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:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Does Dr. Shashikumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shashikumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (706) 803-8010 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shashikumar accept in Nampa, ID?
Dr. Shashikumar in Nampa, ID accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross of Idaho Health Service
Cambia Health Solutions
Humana
Intermountain Health
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
State of Idaho
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shashikumar's office located?
Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar's Primary Practice
9580 W St Lukes Dr
Nampa, ID 83687
(706) 803-8010
What is Dr. Shashikumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shashikumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497858435.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shashikumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shashikumar
What is Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar's specialty?
Dr. Shashikumar is a Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist near Nampa, ID.
What does an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Specialist do?
Physicians specializing in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine, who may come from various specialties such as preventive medicine or emergency medicine, treat conditions like decompression illness, diving accidents, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, non-healing wounds, radiation and burn tissue damage, and bone infections using hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These specialists also consult with other physicians on hyperbaric chamber operations, evaluate risks, and implement preventive measures to safeguard divers and individuals working in altered atmospheric conditions from disease and disability.
Is this Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shashikumar is affiliated with St. Luke's Boise Medical Center, St. Luke's Nampa 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
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Is Kavitha Shashikumar accepting new patients in Nampa, ID?
Yes, Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shashikumar's office at (706) 803-8010 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kavitha Shashikumar?
Please contact Dr. Shashikumar's office at (706) 803-8010 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar have?
Dr. Kavitha Shashikumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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