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Dr. Sikha Guha, MD

Bronx, NY

44 Years of Experience

Accepting patients
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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Guha, Physiatrist in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Sikha Guha, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY. She has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. Guha graduated from Christian Medical College and completed her residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program. Dr. Guha is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Guha’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Guha’s office at (718) 920-4133.

    Where did Dr. Guha go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Montefiore) Program

    • Medical School: Christian Med Coll, Punjab University, Ludhiana, Punjab, India | Christian Medical College | Punjab Medical College

    Is Dr. Guha board certified as a Physiatrist?

    Yes, Dr. Sikha Guha, MD is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    What languages does Dr. Guha speak?

    Dr. Guha and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Guha typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Guha 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. Guha. 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:

    • Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
    • Trouble Starting to Swallow
    • Throat Swallowing Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Hoarseness or Voice Changes
    • Voice Disorder
    • Hoarse voice
    • Raspy voice
    • Vocal cord dysfunction

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R490: Dysphonia

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Skin Sensations
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Skin Sensation Issues
    • Unusual Skin Feelings
    • Altered Skin Sensation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R209: Unspecified disturbances of skin sensation

    Also known as:

    • Skin Numbness
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Loss of skin sensation
    • Cutaneous anesthesia
    • Numb skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R200: Anesthesia of skin

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Guha typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Guha 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. Guha. 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 Function Test
    • Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
    • Dysphagia Tests
    • Dysphagia Evaluation
    • Oral Swallowing Assessment
    • Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
    • Swallowing Study
    • Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
    • Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)

    CPT Codes:

    • 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
    • 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording

    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:

    • 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:

    • Voice and Resonance Analysis
    • Voice Disorder Evaluation
    • Speech Resonance Assessment
    • Vocal Quality Analysis

    CPT Codes:

    • 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance

    Also known as:

    • Laryngeal Function Study
    • Voice box function test
    • Aerodynamic voice testing
    • Acoustic voice analysis
    • Vocal cord function test

    CPT Codes:

    • 92520: Laryngeal function studies (ie, aerodynamic testing and acoustic testing)

    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. Guha accept my insurance?

    Dr. Guha accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 920-4133 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Guha accept in Bronx, NY?

    Dr. Guha in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cascade Comprehensive Care

    • Centers Plan For Healthy Living

    • Cigna Group

    • Government Employees Health Association

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Guha's office located?

    Mmc - Dept Of Rehab Medicine

    111 E 210th St

    Bronx, NY 10467

    (718) 920-4133

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    Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Sikha Guha?

    Dr. Guha has appointments available at her Bronx, NY office. Please select a date and time below.

    What is Dr. Guha's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Guha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851485114.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Guha?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Guha

    What is Dr. Sikha Guha's specialty?

    Dr. Guha is a Physiatrist near Bronx, NY.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is this Dr. Sikha Guha affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Guha is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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 Sikha Guha accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Sikha Guha is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sikha Guha offer online booking?

    Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Guha, or call (718) 920-4133 for more information.

    How can I make an appointment with Sikha Guha?

    Please contact Dr. Guha's office at (718) 920-4133 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sikha Guha have?

    Dr. Sikha Guha is certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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