Who is Dr. Antharam, Internist in Jamaica, NY?
What languages does Dr. Antharam speak?
Dr. Antharam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Antharam typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Antharam 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. Antharam. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- COVID-19 Testing
- Coronavirus Test
- SARS-CoV-2 Test
- COVID Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1152: Encounter for screening for COVID-19
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Mental Health Screening
- Mental Health Screening
- Behavioral Disorder Screening
- Psychological Evaluation
- Mental Wellness Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1339: Encounter for screening examination for other mental health and behavioral disorders
Also known as:
- Obesity from Excess Calories
- Obesity
- Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
- Diet-Related Obesity
- Common Obesity
- Nutritional Obesity
ICD-10 Codes:
- E6609: Other obesity due to excess calories
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Antharam typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shailaja Antharam 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. Antharam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Antharam accept my insurance?
Dr. Antharam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 883-4583 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Antharam accept in Jamaica, NY?
Dr. Antharam in Jamaica, NY 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)
EmblemHealth
Healthfirst New York
Humana
MBA Benefit Administrators
Medicare
National Benefit Fund
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Antharam's office located?
What is Dr. Antharam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Antharam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1669114005.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Antharam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Antharam
What is Dr. Shailaja Antharam'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.