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Dr. Sashank Pokhrel, MD

Family Medicine Specialist

Tabb, VA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Pokhrel, Family Medicine Specialist in Tabb, VA?

    Dr. Sashank Pokhrel, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Tabb, VA. He is board certified. Dr. Pokhrel is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Pokhrel’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Pokhrel’s office at (218) 847-5611.

    Is Dr. Pokhrel board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Sashank Pokhrel, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Pokhrel speak?

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

    • English
    • Hindi

    What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pokhrel typically treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Pokhrel 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. Pokhrel. 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:

    • 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:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Blood Sugar Test
    • Diabetes Mellitus Screening
    • Glucose Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z131: Encounter for screening for diabetes mellitus

    Also known as:

    • High Cholesterol
    • Cholesterol
    • Hypercholesterolemia
    • High blood cholesterol
    • Elevated cholesterol

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • PSA Test
    • Prostate Exam
    • Prostate Cancer Check

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z125: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Pokhrel typically perform?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Sashank Pokhrel may include:

    Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Pokhrel accept my insurance?

    Dr. Pokhrel accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (218) 847-5611 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Pokhrel accept in Tabb, VA?

    Dr. Pokhrel in Tabb, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Highmark Health

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Molina Healthcare

    • Sentara Health System / Optima Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Pokhrel's office located?

    Dr. Sashank Pokhrel's Primary Practice

    209 Village Ave Ste P

    Tabb, VA 23693

    (218) 847-5611

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

    Dr. Pokhrel's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1700034188.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Pokhrel?

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

    What is Dr. Sashank Pokhrel's specialty?

    Dr. Pokhrel is a Family Medicine Specialist near Tabb, VA.

    What does a Family Medicine Specialist do?

    Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care.

    Is Dr. Sashank Pokhrel affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Pokhrel is affiliated with Riverside Regional Medical Center, Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, Riverside Doctors' Hospital Williamsburg, Sentara Careplex Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Williamsburg Regional 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

    When to see a Family Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Family Medicine Specialist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Sashank Pokhrel accepting new patients in Tabb, VA?

    Yes, Dr. Sashank Pokhrel is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sashank Pokhrel offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (218) 847-5611 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sashank Pokhrel?

    Please contact Dr. Pokhrel's office at (218) 847-5611 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Pokhrel's office located?

    Dr. Pokhrel's office is located in Tabb, VA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Sashank Pokhrel have?

    Dr. Sashank Pokhrel is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.