Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shanmugam, Anesthesiologist in Washington, DC?
What languages does Dr. Shanmugam speak?
Dr. Shanmugam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shanmugam typically treat?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shanmugam 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. Shanmugam. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Acute pain after medical procedure
- Pain
- Acute post-operative pain
- Pain after surgery
- Post-procedural pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain
Also known as:
- Transgender Identity
- Gender Dysphoria
- Transsexual Identity
- Gender Transition
ICD-10 Codes:
- F640: Transsexualism
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Chronic Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Chronic gastritis
- Long-term stomach inflammation
- Persistent stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2950: Unspecified chronic gastritis without bleeding
Also known as:
- Hemorrhoids
- Piles
- Anal veins
- Swollen rectal veins
ICD-10 Codes:
- K648: Other hemorrhoids
Also known as:
- Stomach and Duodenum Disorder
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastric Conditions
- Duodenal Conditions
- Digestive System Disorders
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3189: Other diseases of stomach and duodenum
What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Shanmugam typically perform?
As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Shanmugam 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. Shanmugam. 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:
- Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- TAP block
- Transversus abdominis plane block
- Rectus sheath block
- Abdominal pain injection
- Brachial Plexus Injection
- Arm Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Block
- Continuous Brachial Plexus Infusion
CPT Codes:
- 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)
- 64416: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, continuous infusion by catheter (including catheter placement), including imaging guidance, when performed
Does Dr. Shanmugam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanmugam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (202) 715-4000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmugam accept in Washington, DC?
Dr. Shanmugam in Washington, DC 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)
District of Columbia
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shanmugam's office located?
Dr. Geetha Shanmugam's Primary Practice
900 23rd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
(202) 715-4000
What hospitals are Dr. Shanmugam affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shanmugam has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shanmugam's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanmugam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427375344.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmugam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanmugam