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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankar, Infectious Disease Specialist in Lutherville, MD?
Dr. Shukdeo Sankar, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Lutherville, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Sankar completed his residency at Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankar’s office at (301) 960-4682.
Where did Dr. Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard Univ Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University Of West Indies- Fac Med Sci- Kingston- Jamaica
Is Dr. Sankar board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Shukdeo Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sankar speak?
Dr. Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sankar typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Sankar 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. Sankar. 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:
- Bronchitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Chest cold
- Inflammation of bronchial tubes
- Acute bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J40: Bronchitis, not specified as acute or chronic
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Acute Cough
- Cough
- Sudden cough
- Short-term cough
- New cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R051: Acute cough
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- Flu with Respiratory Symptoms
- Flu
- Influenza with Breathing Problems
- Flu with Cough
- Severe Flu
ICD-10 Codes:
- J101: Influenza due to other identified influenza virus with other respiratory manifestations
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Sankar typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shukdeo Sankar may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 960-4682 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankar accept in Lutherville, MD?
Dr. Sankar in Lutherville, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna Group
Community Care Network
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
MedStar Health
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankar's office located?
Dr. Shukdeo Sankar's Primary Practice
10755 Falls Rd Ste 160
Lutherville, MD 21093
(301) 960-4682
What is Dr. Sankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871823468.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankar
What is Dr. Shukdeo Sankar's specialty?
Dr. Sankar is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Lutherville, MD.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Shukdeo Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankar is affiliated with Medstar Union Memorial Hospital 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shukdeo Sankar accepting new patients in Lutherville, MD?
Yes, Dr. Shukdeo Sankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shukdeo Sankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (301) 960-4682 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shukdeo Sankar?
Please contact Dr. Sankar's office at (301) 960-4682 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shukdeo Sankar have?
Dr. Shukdeo Sankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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