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Who is Dr. Polsani, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Covington, GA?
Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Covington, GA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Polsani is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Polsani’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Polsani’s office at (770) 786-7053.
Is Dr. Polsani board certified as a Hematology / Oncology Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Polsani speak?
Dr. Polsani and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Polsani typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Polsani 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. Polsani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia from Chronic Blood Loss
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia due to iron deficiency and blood loss
- Chronic blood loss anemia
- Low iron anemia from bleeding
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
- Low Red Blood Cell Count
- Low Hemoglobin
- Iron deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D500: Iron deficiency anemia secondary to blood loss (chronic)
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
- D649: Anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50919: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified site of unspecified female breast
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. Polsani typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. Polsani 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. Polsani. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Tunneled Central Venous Catheter Removal
- Central Line Explant
- Port-a-Cath Removal
- Implantable Venous Access Device Removal
- Tunneled Catheter Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 36590: Removal of tunneled central venous access device, with subcutaneous port or pump, central or peripheral insertion
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Biopsy
- Bone Marrow Tests
- Bone Marrow Exam
- Bone Marrow Sample Collection
- Diagnostic Bone Marrow Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 38222: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies) and aspiration(s)
Also known as:
- Liver Biopsy (Needle)
- Percutaneous liver biopsy
- Needle liver sample
- Liver tissue biopsy
- Liver needle aspiration
CPT Codes:
- 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Does Dr. Polsani accept my insurance?
Dr. Polsani accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (770) 786-7053 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Polsani accept in Covington, GA?
Dr. Polsani in Covington, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Polsani's office located?
Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani's Primary Practice
5126 Hospital Dr NE
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-7053
What is Dr. Polsani's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Polsani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184853178.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Polsani?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Polsani
What is Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani's specialty?
Dr. Polsani is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Covington, GA.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Polsani is affiliated with Piedmont Rockdale Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital 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
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Is Shanker Rao Polsani accepting new patients in Covington, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Polsani's office at (770) 786-7053 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shanker Rao Polsani?
Please contact Dr. Polsani's office at (770) 786-7053 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani have?
Dr. Shanker Rao Polsani is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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