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Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar, MD

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shivashankar, Neuroradiologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar, MD is a Neuroradiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shivashankar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shivashankar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shivashankar’s office at (410) 328-5112.

    What languages does Dr. Shivashankar speak?

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

    • English

    • Hindi

    What conditions does Dr. Shivashankar treat?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Shivashankar 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. Shivashankar. 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:

    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Cerebral Aneurysm
    • Brain Artery Bulge
    • Intracranial Aneurysm

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured

    Also known as:

    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Back Pain
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Lower Back
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5416: Radiculopathy, lumbar region
    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    Also known as:

    • New Daily Persistent Headache
    • Headache
    • NDPH', 'Chronic daily headache onset', 'Headache that started suddenly and won't go away
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G4452: New daily persistent headache (NDPH)
    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia
    • Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
    • Stroke due to clot
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
    • I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
    • I6201: Nontraumatic acute subdural hemorrhage

    Also known as:

    • Carotid Artery Disease
    • Carotid Stenosis
    • Blocked Carotid Artery
    • Neck Artery Disease
    • Carotid Artery Narrowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I6523: Occlusion and stenosis of bilateral carotid arteries

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Disc Degeneration
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Degenerative Disc Disease in Lower Back
    • Worn Lumbar Discs
    • Lumbar Disc Wear and Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5136: Other intervertebral disc degeneration, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    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:

    • Lower Back Disc Displacement
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Disc in Lower Back
    • Herniated Disc in Lumbar Spine
    • Lumbar Disc Protrusion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5126: Other intervertebral disc displacement, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Spondylolisthesis of the Lower Back
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Slipped Vertebra in Lower Back
    • Lumbar Spondylolisthesis
    • Lower Back Spinal Slip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4316: Spondylolisthesis, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • MS
    • Demyelinating Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G35: Multiple sclerosis

    Also known as:

    • Memory Loss
    • Memory
    • Amnesia
    • Forgetfulness
    • Loss of Recall

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R413: Other amnesia

    What procedures does Dr. Shivashankar perform?

    As a Neuroradiologist, Dr. Shivashankar 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. Shivashankar. 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:

    • Brain and Neck Artery X-ray (Angiography)
    • Vertebral Artery Angiography
    • Carotid artery angiography
    • Cerebral angiography
    • Intracranial carotid angiography
    • Neck and brain blood vessel imaging
    • Cervicocerebral arch angiography
    • Vertebral artery imaging
    • Brain blood vessel scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 36224: Selective catheter placement, internal carotid artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral intracranial carotid circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the extracranial carotid and cervicocerebral arch, when performed
    • 36226: Selective catheter placement, vertebral artery, unilateral, with angiography of the ipsilateral vertebral circulation and all associated radiological supervision and interpretation, includes angiography of the cervicocerebral arch, when performed

    Does Dr. Shivashankar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shivashankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-5112 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shivashankar accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Shivashankar in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Doctors HealthCare Plans, Inc.

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Select Administrative Services

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Shivashankar's office located?

    Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar's Primary Practice

    22 S Greene St # G2K14

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-5112

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    Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar's Practice 2

    10981 Johns Hopkins Rd

    Laurel, MD 20723

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    Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar's Practice 3

    5500 Knoll North Dr Ste 190

    Columbia, MD 21045

    (443) 917-2700

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

    Dr. Shivashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1003198938.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shivashankar?

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

    What is Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar's specialty?

    Dr. Shivashankar is a Neuroradiologist near Baltimore, MD. A neuroradiologist is an expert who diagnoses and treats diseases using imaging procedures related to the brain, spine, spinal cord, head, neck, and sensory organs in both adults and children. Contact Dr. Shivashankar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shivashankar is affiliated with Sentara CarePlex Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, HCA Florida North Florida 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 Ravishankar Shivashankar accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ravishankar Shivashankar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shivashankar's office at (410) 328-5112 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Ravishankar Shivashankar?

    Please contact Dr. Shivashankar's office at (410) 328-5112 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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