Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Baskar, Pediatric Cardiologist in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Shankar Baskar, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Cincinnati, OH with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Baskar graduated from Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute and completed his residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Baskar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Baskar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Baskar’s office at (859) 323-6754.
Where did Dr. Baskar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Medical School: Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute
What languages does Dr. Baskar speak?
Dr. Baskar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Baskar treat?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, Dr. Baskar 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. Baskar. 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:
- Heart Palpitations
- Fast Heartbeat
- Arrhythmia
- Slow Heart Rate
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Pre-excitation Syndrome
- Premature Ventricular Contractions
- Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Tachycardia
- Rapid heart rate
- Racing heart
- Irregular heartbeat
- Heart rhythm disorder
- Cardiac dysrhythmia
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
- Rapid Heart Rate
- Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
- WPW Syndrome
- PVCs
- Ventricular Ectopic Beats
- Skipped Heartbeat (Ventricular)
ICD-10 Codes:
- R002: Palpitations
- R000: Tachycardia, unspecified
- I499: Cardiac arrhythmia, unspecified
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
- I471: Supraventricular tachycardia
- I456: Pre-excitation syndrome
- I493: Ventricular premature depolarization
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Cardiovascular Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- Heart Disease Screening
- Vascular Disease Check
- Cardiac Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z136: Encounter for screening for cardiovascular disorders
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Other Pacemaker Part Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- Pacemaker Lead Adjustment
- Pacemaker Component Care
- Cardiac Pacing Device Adjustment
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z45018: Encounter for adjustment and management of other part of cardiac pacemaker
Also known as:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Implantable Defibrillator Management
- Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators
- AICD Management
- Defibrillator Adjustment
- ICD Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4502: Encounter for adjustment and management of automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator
Also known as:
- Duchenne or Becker Muscular Dystrophy
- Muscular Dystrophy
- DMD
- BMD
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Becker Muscular Dystrophy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7101: Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy
Which procedures does Dr. Baskar perform as a Pediatric Cardiologist?
As a Pediatric Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shankar Baskar may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Baskar's office.
Does Dr. Baskar accept my insurance?
Dr. Baskar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (859) 323-6754 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Baskar accept in Cincinnati, OH?
Dr. Baskar in Cincinnati, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Independence Blue Cross
Molina
Passport Health Plan
State of Ohio
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Baskar's office located?
Dr. Shankar Baskar's Primary Practice
3333 Burnet Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
(859) 323-6754
What is Dr. Baskar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Baskar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487918751.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Baskar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Baskar
What is Dr. Shankar Baskar's specialty?
Dr. Baskar is a Pediatric Cardiologist near Cincinnati, OH. A pediatric cardiologist provides comprehensive care for children with cardiovascular issues, offering expertise in diagnosing, treating, and managing heart and blood vessel conditions. This specialist is skilled in selecting, performing, and interpreting structural and functional assessments of the heart and blood vessels, as well as conducting thorough clinical evaluations of cardiovascular diseases in young patients. Contact Dr. Baskar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shankar Baskar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Baskar is affiliated with Margaret Mary Health - Main Campus, Uc Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Edgewood 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 Shankar Baskar accepting new patients in Cincinnati, OH?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Baskar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shankar Baskar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Baskar's office at (859) 323-6754 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shankar Baskar?
Please contact Dr. Baskar's office at (859) 323-6754 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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