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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Dookhran, Hospitalist in Palmer, MA?
Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Palmer, MA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Dookhran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Dookhran’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Dookhran’s office at (413) 284-8761.
Where did Dr. Dookhran go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus
What languages does Dr. Dookhran speak?
Dr. Dookhran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Dookhran treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Dookhran 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. Dookhran. 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:
- Pneumonia
- Aspiration Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
- Inhalation Pneumonia
- Chemical Pneumonitis
- Aspiration Lung Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
- J690: Pneumonitis due to inhalation of food and vomit
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Palliative Care
- Comfort care
- Supportive care
- Symptom management care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z515: Encounter for palliative care
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
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 Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Pancreatitis from Alcohol Use
- Pancreatitis
- Alcoholic Pancreatitis
- Alcohol-related Pancreas Inflammation
- Alcohol-induced Pancreatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K8520: Alcohol induced acute pancreatitis without necrosis or infection
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Which procedures does Dr. Dookhran perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Dookhran's office.
Does Dr. Dookhran accept my insurance?
Dr. Dookhran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (413) 284-8761 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Dookhran accept in Palmer, MA?
Dr. Dookhran in Palmer, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Fallon Community Health Plan
Medicare
Molina
Point32Health
SGS North America Inc
State of Tennessee
Steward Health Choice
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Dookhran's office located?
What is Dr. Dookhran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Dookhran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1073680716.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Dookhran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Dookhran
What is Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran's specialty?
Dr. Dookhran is a Hospitalist near Palmer, MA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Dookhran to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Dookhran is affiliated with Morton Hospital, Rhode Island 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
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Dhanesh Dookhran accepting new patients in Palmer, MA?
Yes, Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhanesh Dookhran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Dookhran's office at (413) 284-8761 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhanesh Dookhran?
Please contact Dr. Dookhran's office at (413) 284-8761 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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