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48 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sekar, Hospitalist in Decatur, IN?
Dr. Thomandram Sekar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Decatur, IN with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 48 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sekar graduated from Madras Med College and completed his residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sekar is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sekar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sekar’s office.
Where did Dr. Sekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Internal Medicine; Wayne St Univ Affil Hosp, Internal Medicine; R W Johnson Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine | St Elizabeth's Medical Center Program
Medical School: Stanley Med Coll- Dr M G R Med Univ- Madras- Tn- India | Madras Med College
Is Dr. Sekar board certified in Hospitalist?
Yes, Dr. Thomandram Sekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sekar speak?
Dr. Sekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Sekar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Sekar 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. Sekar. 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:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Apnea
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- OSA
- Blocked airway during sleep
- Snoring and gasping during sleep
- Breathing Pauses During Sleep
- Snoring Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4733: Obstructive sleep apnea (adult) (pediatric)
- G4730: Sleep apnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- COPD
- COPD Flare-Up
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Dependence on Medical Machines
- Assisted Living Devices
- Enabling Technology Use
- Life Support Equipment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9989: Dependence on other enabling machines and devices
Also known as:
- Other Specified Lung Disorder
- Other Breathing Conditions
- Miscellaneous Respiratory Diseases
- Specific Lung Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J988: Other specified respiratory disorders
Also known as:
- Single Lung Nodule
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Lung Disease
- Lung Spot
- Pulmonary Nodule
- Spot on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R911: Solitary pulmonary nodule
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Hypersomnia
- Sleep Disorder
- Unspecified Hypersomnia
- Different Types of Hypersomnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- G4719: Other hypersomnia
Also known as:
- Snoring
- Loud breathing during sleep
- Noisy sleep
- Obstructive snoring
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0683: Snoring
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
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:
- Other Lung Disease
- Lung Disease
- Various lung conditions
- Unspecified lung disorder
- Miscellaneous lung problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- J984: Other disorders of lung
Which procedures does Dr. Sekar perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Thomandram Sekar may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sekar's office.
Does Dr. Sekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sekar accept in Decatur, IN?
Dr. Sekar in Decatur, IN 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
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sekar's office located?
What is Dr. Sekar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1295838464.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sekar
What is Dr. Thomandram Sekar's specialty?
Dr. Sekar is a Hospitalist near Decatur, IN. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Sekar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomandram Sekar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sekar is affiliated with Lutheran Hospital - Indiana, The Orthopedic 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Thomandram Sekar accepting new patients in Decatur, IN?
Yes, Dr. Thomandram Sekar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomandram Sekar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomandram Sekar?
Please contact Dr. Sekar's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Thomandram Sekar have?
Dr. Thomandram Sekar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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