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Dr. Rukmini Kashikar, MD
Springfield, MA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Kashikar, Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Rukmini Kashikar, MD is an Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in Springfield, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Kashikar is fluent in English and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kashikar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kashikar’s office at (413) 794-4500.
What languages does Dr. Kashikar speak?
Dr. Kashikar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Kashikar treat?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Kashikar 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. Kashikar. 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:
- Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
- Women's Health Checkup
- Women's checkup, all clear
- Pelvic exam, normal results
- OB/GYN visit, no issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Postmenopausal Bleeding
- Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding After Menopause
- Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause
ICD-10 Codes:
- N950: Postmenopausal bleeding
Also known as:
- Low-Grade Abnormal Cells on Pap Test (LGSIL)
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Cervix Disorder
- Abnormal Pap Smear
- LGSIL Pap Test
- Mild Cervical Dysplasia
- Low-Grade Squamous Intraepithelial Lesion
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87612: Low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion on cytologic smear of cervix (LGSIL)
Also known as:
- Atypical Cells on Pap Test (ASC-US)
- Unspecified Abnormal Cells in Cervix
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- ASC-US Pap smear
- Uncertain abnormal cervical cells
- Mildly abnormal Pap test
- General abnormal cervical cells
- Unspecified Pap test abnormality
- Cervical smear abnormal
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87610: Atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance on cytologic smear of cervix (ASC-US)
- R87619: Unspecified abnormal cytological findings in specimens from cervix uteri
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:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Unusual Uterine Bleeding
- Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
- AUB
- Irregular Genital Bleeding
ICD-10 Codes:
- N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Anal Dysplasia
- Anal Disorder
- Abnormal anal cells
- Precancerous anal changes
- Anal epithelial dysplasia
ICD-10 Codes:
- K6282: Dysplasia of anus
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- High-Risk HPV Detected in Cervix
- HPV
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Positive High-Risk Cervical HPV Test
- High-Risk Human Papillomavirus of Cervix
- Cervical HPV Positive
ICD-10 Codes:
- R87810: Cervical high risk human papillomavirus (HPV) DNA test positive
Also known as:
- Endometrial Cancer
- Uterine Cancer
- Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Malignant Endometrial Tumor
- Endometrial Carcinoma
- Cancer of the Endometrium
ICD-10 Codes:
- C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Benign Prostate Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Prostate Disease
- Non-cancerous prostate growth
- Prostate mass
- Benign prostate lesion
- Prostate lump
ICD-10 Codes:
- D291: Benign neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Bladder Cancer
- Urinary Bladder Cancer
- Bladder Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cervical Polyp
- Cervix Disorder
- Polyp on Cervix
- Uterine Cervix Polyp
- Cervical Growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- N841: Polyp of cervix uteri
Also known as:
- Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
- Health Screening
- STD screening
- Sexual health check
- Venereal disease test
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission
Which procedures does Dr. Kashikar perform as a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist?
As a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Rukmini Kashikar may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Kashikar's office.
Does Dr. Kashikar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kashikar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 794-4500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kashikar accept in Springfield, MA?
Dr. Kashikar in Springfield, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Partners Plans
Medicaid
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kashikar's office located?
Dr. Rukmini Kashikar's Primary Practice
759 Chestnut St
Springfield, MA 01107
(413) 794-4500
What is Dr. Kashikar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kashikar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073614970.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kashikar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kashikar
What is Dr. Rukmini Kashikar's specialty?
Dr. Kashikar is a Anatomic Pathologist & Clinical Pathologist near Springfield, MA. A pathologist focuses on the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment by applying knowledge from biological, chemical, and physical sciences in the laboratory. They utilize microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, along with clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, or monitor diseases. Contact Dr. Kashikar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Rukmini Kashikar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Kashikar is affiliated with Baystate 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 Rukmini Kashikar accepting new patients in Springfield, MA?
Yes, Dr. Rukmini Kashikar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rukmini Kashikar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Kashikar's office at (413) 794-4500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rukmini Kashikar?
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