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Accepting patients
Online booking
Telehealth
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gunasekara, Internist in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Samindi Gunasekara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Joliet, IL with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Gunasekara is fluent in English, Sinhala, and Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Gunasekara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Gunasekara’s office at (312) 567-2000.
What languages does Dr. Gunasekara speak?
Dr. Gunasekara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala
Sinhalese
What conditions does Dr. Gunasekara treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Gunasekara 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. Gunasekara. 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:
- 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes with High Blood Sugar
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Hyperglycemia
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
- Diabetic Hyperglycemia
- High Blood Glucose
- High Sugar Levels
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
- E1165: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with hyperglycemia
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Adult Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Adult Physical Exam with Issues
- Routine Checkup with Concerns
- General Medical Exam with Abnormal Results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0001: Encounter for general adult medical examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- General Counseling
- Therapy Services
- Support Sessions
- Mental Health Support
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z719: Counseling, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Gunasekara perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Samindi Gunasekara may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Gunasekara's office.
Does Dr. Gunasekara accept my insurance?
Dr. Gunasekara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (312) 567-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gunasekara accept in Joliet, IL?
Dr. Gunasekara in Joliet, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Medicare
State of Illinois
Trinity Health
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Gunasekara's office located?
Dr. Samindi Gunasekara also offers virtual visits
Dr. Samindi Gunasekara's Primary Practice
2100 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(312) 567-2000
Would you like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Samindi Gunasekara?
Dr. Gunasekara has appointments available at her Joliet, IL office, as well as 2 other locations. Please select a location, date, and time below.
What is Dr. Gunasekara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gunasekara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1407155096.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gunasekara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gunasekara
What is Dr. Samindi Gunasekara's specialty?
Dr. Gunasekara is a Internist near Joliet, IL.
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Contact Dr. Gunasekara to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Samindi Gunasekara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Gunasekara is affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Samindi Gunasekara accepting new patients in Joliet, IL?
Yes, Dr. Samindi Gunasekara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Samindi Gunasekara offer online booking?
Yes, you can use online booking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gunasekara, or call (312) 567-2000 for more information.
How can I make an appointment with Samindi Gunasekara?
Yes, Dr. Gunasekara offers telehealth appointments. You can use online booking to schedule a telehealth appointment with Dr. Gunasekara, or call (312) 567-2000 for more information.
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