Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Thekkekandam, Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist in Kernersville, NC?
Where did Dr. Thekkekandam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Residency: Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
Medical School: Ross University / School of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine
What languages does Dr. Thekkekandam speak?
Dr. Thekkekandam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thekkekandam typically treat?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thekkekandam 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. Thekkekandam. 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:
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
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
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Lower Back Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Stenosis
- Narrowing of Lower Back Spinal Canal
- Lumbar Spinal Canal Narrowing
- Lumbar Stenosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M48061: Spinal stenosis, lumbar region without neurogenic claudication
Also known as:
- Neck Disc Degeneration
- Neck Injuries and Disorder
- Degenerative Disc Disease in Neck
- Worn Neck Discs
- Cervical Spondylosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5030: Other cervical disc degeneration, unspecified cervical region
What procedures does a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist like Dr. Thekkekandam typically perform?
As a Primary Care Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Thekkekandam 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. Thekkekandam. 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:
- Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
- Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
- Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
- Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
- Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting
Does Dr. Thekkekandam accept my insurance?
Dr. Thekkekandam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 992-1770 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thekkekandam accept in Kernersville, NC?
Dr. Thekkekandam in Kernersville, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
Cigna Group
Corporate Services
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Thekkekandam's office located?
Dr. Thomas Thekkekandam's Primary Practice
1635 NC Highway 66 S Ste 210
Kernersville, NC 27284
(336) 992-1770
What hospitals are Dr. Thekkekandam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Thekkekandam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
Member of American Medical Society of Sports Medicine (AMSSM)
Member of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Member of North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians (NCAFP)
What is Dr. Thekkekandam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thekkekandam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962637926.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thekkekandam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thekkekandam