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30 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gupta, Internist in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Shakunmala Gupta, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Columbia, MD with 2 additional practice locations. She has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Gupta graduated from Indira Gandhi Medical College and completed her residency at Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Gupta is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gupta’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gupta’s office.
Where did Dr. Gupta go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Vet Affairs Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Medical School: Indira Ghandi Med Coll- Nagpur Univ- Nagpur- Maharashtra- India | Indira Gandhi Medical College
Is Dr. Gupta board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shakunmala Gupta, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gupta speak?
Dr. Gupta and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gupta typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gupta 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. Gupta. 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:
- Dementia
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia with Agitation
- Cognitive decline
- Memory loss
- Brain disorder
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
- Agitated dementia
- Restlessness in dementia
- Behavioral problems with dementia
ICD-10 Codes:
- F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
- F03911: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with agitation
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gupta typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Gupta performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gupta. 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:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Gupta accept my insurance?
Dr. Gupta 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. Gupta accept in Columbia, MD?
Dr. Gupta in Columbia, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
CommuniCare Health Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Gupta's office located?
What is Dr. Gupta's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gupta's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437255338.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gupta?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gupta
What is Dr. Shakunmala Gupta's specialty?
Dr. Gupta is a Internist near Columbia, MD.
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.
Is this Dr. Shakunmala Gupta affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gupta is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center 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
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Is Shakunmala Gupta accepting new patients in Columbia, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shakunmala Gupta is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shakunmala Gupta offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Gupta's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shakunmala Gupta?
Please contact Dr. Gupta's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shakunmala Gupta have?
Dr. Shakunmala Gupta is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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