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Who is Dr. Ekanayake, Internist in Weeki Wachee, FL?
Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Weeki Wachee, FL with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Ekanayake graduated from Faculty Of Med University Of Colombo Sri Lanka and completed his residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Ekanayake is fluent in English and Sinhala; Sinhalese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ekanayake’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ekanayake’s office at (352) 596-7580.
Where did Dr. Ekanayake go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
Medical School: Faculty Of Med University Of Colombo Sri Lanka | University of Colombo Faculty of Medicine
Is Dr. Ekanayake board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Ekanayake speak?
Dr. Ekanayake and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Sinhala; Sinhalese
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Ekanayake typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Ekanayake 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. Ekanayake. 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:
- Other General Medical Examination
- Health Checkup
- General Health Checkup
- Comprehensive Medical Exam
- Miscellaneous Physical Exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z008: Encounter for other general examination
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- General Health Screening
- Health Screening
- Routine Check-up
- Preventive Health Exam
- Wellness Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z139: Encounter for screening, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
- Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Adult BMI 28.0-28.9
- Body Weight
- Overweight BMI
- Adult pre-obesity BMI
- Higher than normal BMI
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6828: Body mass index [BMI] 28.0-28.9, adult
Also known as:
- Overweight
- Body Weight
- High Body Mass Index
- Excess Weight
- Weight Management Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z6827: Body mass index [BMI] 27.0-27.9, adult
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Ekanayake typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Ekanayake's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Ekanayake accept my insurance?
Dr. Ekanayake accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 596-7580 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ekanayake accept in Weeki Wachee, FL?
Dr. Ekanayake in Weeki Wachee, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Ultimate Healthcare Holdings
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ekanayake's office located?
Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake's Primary Practice
10045 Cortez Blvd Ste 122
Weeki Wachee, FL 34613
(352) 596-7580
What is Dr. Ekanayake's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ekanayake's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013073188.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ekanayake?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ekanayake
What is Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake's specialty?
Dr. Ekanayake is a Internist near Weeki Wachee, FL.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ekanayake is affiliated with Adventhealth Tampa 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 an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Dhammika Ekanayake accepting new patients in Weeki Wachee, FL?
Yes, Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ekanayake's office at (352) 596-7580 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dhammika Ekanayake?
Please contact Dr. Ekanayake's office at (352) 596-7580 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake have?
Dr. Dhammika Ekanayake is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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