Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ambati, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Albany, NY?
Dr. Shashikanth Ambati, MD is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ambati is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ambati’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ambati’s office at (518) 262-5127.
What languages does Dr. Ambati speak?
Dr. Ambati and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ambati typically treat?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ambati 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. Ambati. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Type 1 Diabetes with Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetes Type 1
- Type 1 diabetes
- Juvenile Diabetes with DKA
- Insulin-Dependent Diabetes with Diabetic Acidosis
- Type 1 Diabetes and Ketones
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1010: Type 1 diabetes mellitus with ketoacidosis without coma
Also known as:
- Sudden Severe Breathing Difficulty
- Acute respiratory failure
- ARDS
- Severe breathing distress
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0603: Acute respiratory distress
Also known as:
- RSV Bronchiolitis
- Bronchial Disorder
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
- RSV lung infection
- Viral bronchiolitis
- Acute bronchiolitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J210: Acute bronchiolitis due to respiratory syncytial virus
What procedures does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist like Dr. Ambati typically perform?
As a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Shashikanth Ambati may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Ambati's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ambati accept my insurance?
Dr. Ambati accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-5127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ambati accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Ambati in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)
Centene Corporation
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Medicare
MVP Health Care
State of New York
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ambati's office located?
What is Dr. Ambati's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ambati's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346664315.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ambati?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ambati
What is Dr. Shashikanth Ambati's specialty?
Dr. Ambati is a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist near Albany, NY.
What does a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist do?
A pediatrician specialized in advanced life support for children, from term and near-term neonates to adolescents, with expertise in managing critical care for life-threatening organ system failures in both medical and surgical patients. This specialist is skilled in supporting vital physiological functions and often takes on administrative responsibilities within intensive care units, coordinating patient care and collaborating closely with other specialists to ensure comprehensive treatment.
Is this Dr. Shashikanth Ambati affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ambati is affiliated with Albany 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
When to see a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shashikanth Ambati accepting new patients in Albany, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shashikanth Ambati is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shashikanth Ambati offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ambati's office at (518) 262-5127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shashikanth Ambati?
Please contact Dr. Ambati's office at (518) 262-5127 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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