Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dharmashankar, Cardiologist in Texas City, TX?
Where did Dr. Dharmashankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Barnabas Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Mysore Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mysore- Karnataka- India
Is Dr. Dharmashankar board certified as a Cardiologist?
Yes, Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Dharmashankar speak?
Dr. Dharmashankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Georgian
- Hindi
- Kannada
What conditions does a Cardiologist like Dr. Dharmashankar typically treat?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Dharmashankar 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. Dharmashankar. 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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
What procedures does a Cardiologist like Dr. Dharmashankar typically perform?
As a Cardiologist, Dr. Dharmashankar 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. Dharmashankar. 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:
- Artery Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Arterial Line Placement
- Arterial Puncture
- Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Arterial Access
CPT Codes:
- 36140: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, upper or lower extremity artery
Also known as:
- Subcutaneous Cardiac Rhythm Monitor Insertion
- Implantable Loop Recorder Insertion
- Under-Skin Heart Monitor
- Cardiac Event Recorder Implant
CPT Codes:
- 33285: Insertion, subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor, including programming
Also known as:
- TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement)
- TAVI
- Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement
- Transfemoral Aortic Valve Replacement
- Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 33361: Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR/TAVI) with prosthetic valve; percutaneous femoral artery approach
Also known as:
- Selective Artery Catheter Placement
- Arterial Catheterization
- Vascular Catheter Placement
- Diagnostic Angiography Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36246: Selective catheter placement, arterial system; initial second order abdominal, pelvic, or lower extremity artery branch, within a vascular family
Also known as:
- Leg Artery Unblocking with Atherectomy and Angioplasty
- Femoral Artery Revascularization
- Popliteal Artery Atherectomy
- Leg Artery Angioplasty
- Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 37225: Revascularization, endovascular, open or percutaneous, femoral, popliteal artery(s), unilateral; with atherectomy, includes angioplasty within the same vessel, when performed
Does Dr. Dharmashankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Dharmashankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (832) 632-1764 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dharmashankar accept in Texas City, TX?
Dr. Dharmashankar in Texas City, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Devoted Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Dharmashankar's office located?
Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar's Primary Practice
6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy Ste 108
Texas City, TX 77591
(832) 632-1764
What hospitals are Dr. Dharmashankar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Dharmashankar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Dharmashankar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dharmashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1154405116.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dharmashankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dharmashankar