Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Umakanthan, Specialist in Newark, NJ?
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What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Umakanthan?
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Umakanthan empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Delirium, Dementia, Palliative Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Newark, NJ community, Dr. Umakanthan is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Umakanthan speak?
Dr. Umakanthan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Chinese
- English
- French
- German
- Greek, Modern (1453-)
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Russian
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
What conditions does a Specialist like Dr. Umakanthan typically treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Umakanthan 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. Umakanthan. 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:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Age-Related Brain Degeneration
- Dementia
- Senile Dementia
- Brain Degeneration in Elderly
ICD-10 Codes:
- G311: Senile degeneration of brain, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Muscle Wasting in Multiple Areas
- Muscle Disorder
- Generalized Muscle Atrophy
- Widespread Muscle Loss
- Muscle Shrinkage in Multiple Sites
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6259: Muscle wasting and atrophy, not elsewhere classified, multiple sites
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Does Dr. Umakanthan accept my insurance?
Dr. Umakanthan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (609) 599-5433 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Umakanthan accept in Newark, NJ?
Dr. Umakanthan in Newark, NJ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Horizon BlueCross BlueShield
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Umakanthan's office located?
Dr. Suganthini Umakanthan's Primary Practice
166 Lyons Ave Fl 2
Newark, NJ 07112
(609) 599-5433
What hospitals are Dr. Umakanthan affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Umakanthan has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Umakanthan's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Umakanthan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609973346.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Umakanthan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Umakanthan