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Dr. Sushma Amara, MD

Dr. Sushma Amara, MD

Seattle, WA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Amara, Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Sushma Amara, MD is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Seattle, WA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Amara completed her residency at Christian Medical College, Vellore. She is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, and American Medical Association. Dr. Amara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Amara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Amara’s office at (702) 944-2888.

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

    • Fellowship: Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

    • Residency: Christian Medical College, Vellore | Temple University Hospital

    Is Dr. Amara board certified in Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sushma Amara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Amara speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Amara treat?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Amara 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. Amara. 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:

    • Diet-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Insulin-Controlled Gestational Diabetes
    • Gestational Diabetes Controlled by Oral Medication
    • Diabetes and Pregnancy
    • Gestational diabetes
    • Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes
    • Gestational diabetes managed by diet
    • Pregnancy diabetes diet control
    • GDM diet management
    • Pregnancy Diabetes on Insulin
    • Insulin for Gestational Diabetes
    • GDM with Insulin
    • GDM on oral drugs
    • Pregnancy diabetes oral meds
    • Gestational diabetes pill controlled

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O24410: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, diet controlled
    • O24414: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, insulin controlled
    • O24415: Gestational diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, controlled by oral hypoglycemic drugs

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring
    • Advanced Maternal Age First Pregnancy
    • Elderly Primigravida Care
    • Older First-Time Mom Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester
    • O09521: Supervision of elderly multigravida, first trimester
    • O09513: Supervision of elderly primigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Nuchal Translucency Screening
    • NT scan
    • First trimester screening ultrasound
    • Screening for Down syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3682: Encounter for antenatal screening for nuchal translucency

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Pregnancies
    • Pregnancy Care for Older First-Time Mothers
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older mothers
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (multiple births)
    • Geriatric multigravida care
    • Older mom with previous pregnancies
    • Pregnancy monitoring for older first pregnancy
    • Managing pregnancy for advanced maternal age (first birth)
    • Geriatric primigravida care
    • Older first-time mom pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09522: Supervision of elderly multigravida, second trimester
    • O09512: Supervision of elderly primigravida, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Genetic Counseling for Chromosomal Issues
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Chromosomal anomaly screening
    • Prenatal genetic screening
    • Down syndrome screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z360: Encounter for antenatal screening for chromosomal anomalies

    Also known as:

    • Prenatal Screening for Birth Defects
    • Antenatal Malformation Screening
    • Fetal Anomaly Scan
    • Birth Defect Screening in Pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z363: Encounter for antenatal screening for malformations

    Also known as:

    • Poor Fetal Growth
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Fetal Growth Restriction
    • Small for Gestational Age
    • Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O365930: Maternal care for other known or suspected poor fetal growth, third trimester, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Abnormality
    • Birth Defects
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Congenital Anomaly
    • Fetal Malformation
    • Developmental Abnormality
    • Birth Defect

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O358XX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Heart Anomalies
    • Fetal Genitourinary Anomalies
    • Congenital Heart Defects in Fetus
    • Fetal Cardiac Malformations
    • Fetal Heart Problems
    • Fetal Urinary Tract Defects
    • Fetal Reproductive Organ Malformations
    • Congenital Kidney Problems in Fetus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O35BXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal cardiac anomalies, not applicable or unspecified
    • O35EXX0: Maternal care for other (suspected) fetal abnormality and damage, fetal genitourinary anomalies, not applicable or unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care After Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
    • Assisted Reproductive Technology
    • Pregnancy monitoring after IVF
    • Managing pregnancy after fertility treatment
    • High-risk pregnancy after ART
    • Pregnancy following fertility procedures

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09812: Supervision of pregnancy resulting from assisted reproductive technology, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • Male Genetic Carrier Testing for Family Planning
    • Genetic Testing
    • Male genetic testing for reproduction
    • Genetic carrier screening for men
    • Preconception genetic testing (male)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z31440: Encounter of male for testing for genetic disease carrier status for procreative management

    Also known as:

    • Obesity during Mid-Pregnancy
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Obesity
    • Excess weight in second trimester
    • Mid-pregnancy obesity complications
    • High BMI during second trimester

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O99212: Obesity complicating pregnancy, second trimester

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy
    • High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy
    • Chronic hypertension in pregnancy
    • Essential hypertension complicating pregnancy
    • Hypertension during gestation
    • Pre-existing high blood pressure in pregnancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O10013: Pre-existing essential hypertension complicating pregnancy, third trimester

    Which procedures does Dr. Amara perform as a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

    As a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Sushma Amara may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Amara's office.

    Does Dr. Amara accept my insurance?

    Dr. Amara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (702) 944-2888 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Amara accept in Seattle, WA?

    Dr. Amara in Seattle, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cambia (Regence)

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • First Administrators

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Molina

    • Premera Blue Cross

    • State of Washington

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Amara's office located?

    Dr. Sushma Amara's Primary Practice

    1229 Madison St Ste 750

    Seattle, WA 98104

    (702) 944-2888

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    Dr. Sushma Amara's Practice 2

    12333 NE 130th Ln Ste 240

    Kirkland, WA 98034

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    Dr. Sushma Amara's Practice 3

    1110 112th Ave NE Ste 100

    Bellevue, WA 98004

    (425) 688-8111

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

    Member

    Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine

    Member

    American Medical Association

    Member

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

    Dr. Amara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1861633802.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Amara?

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

    What is Dr. Sushma Amara's specialty?

    Dr. Amara is a Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist near Seattle, WA. An obstetrician/gynecologist who specializes in the care of patients with pregnancy complications provides consultation and management for those experiencing obstetrical, medical, and surgical issues related to pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the effects of these complications on both the mother and the fetus, as well as expertise in the latest diagnostic and treatment modalities for managing complicated pregnancies. Contact Dr. Amara to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Sushma Amara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Amara is affiliated with Evergreenhealth Medical Center, Overlake Hospital Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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

    Where can I learn more about Maternal & Fetal Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Sushma Amara accepting new patients in Seattle, WA?

    Yes, Dr. Sushma Amara is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sushma Amara offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Amara's office at (702) 944-2888 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Sushma Amara?

    Please contact Dr. Amara's office at (702) 944-2888 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sushma Amara have?

    Dr. Sushma Amara is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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