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25 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Dover, NH?
Dr. Prashant Shankar, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Dover, NH with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 25 years and is board certified. Dr. Shankar completed his residency at St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar’s office at (603) 742-8787.
Where did Dr. Shankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth'S Med Ctr, Hematology/Oncology; Univ Of Ct Sch Of Med, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India
Is Dr. Shankar board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Shankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shankar speak?
Dr. Shankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Shankar typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Shankar 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. Shankar. 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:
- Myelodysplastic Syndrome
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment (PDQ®)
- MDS
- Preleukemia
- Bone marrow failure disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- D469: Myelodysplastic syndrome, unspecified
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
Also known as:
- Monoclonal Gammopathy
- Blood Disorder
- Plasma Cell Neoplasms (Including Multiple Myeloma) Treatment (PDQ)
- MGUS
- Plasma Cell Disorder
- Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance
ICD-10 Codes:
- D472: Monoclonal gammopathy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Shankar typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Shankar may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (603) 742-8787 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Dover, NH?
Dr. Shankar in Dover, NH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1164453395.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar
What is Dr. Prashant Shankar's specialty?
Dr. Shankar is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Dover, NH.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Prashant Shankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar is affiliated with Wentworth-Douglass Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
When to see a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Prashant Shankar accepting new patients in Dover, NH?
Yes, Dr. Prashant Shankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Prashant Shankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (603) 742-8787 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Prashant Shankar?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (603) 742-8787 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Prashant Shankar have?
Dr. Prashant Shankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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