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Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar, MD
Berkeley, CA
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandrashekhar, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Berkeley, CA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Chandrashekhar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrashekhar’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrashekhar’s office at (913) 588-1227.
What languages does Dr. Chandrashekhar speak?
Dr. Chandrashekhar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Chandrashekhar treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Chandrashekhar 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. Chandrashekhar. 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:
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Inflammatory Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary Nerve Disorder
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Hereditary sensory neuropathy type IA
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Nerve Inflammation
- Autoimmune Neuropathy
- Genetic Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inherited Nerve Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G6189: Other inflammatory polyneuropathies
- G608: Other hereditary and idiopathic neuropathies
Also known as:
- Numbness or Tingling
- Neurologic Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Paresthesia
- Skin Numbness
- Tingling Sensation
- Pins and Needles
ICD-10 Codes:
- R202: Paresthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- Skin Numbness
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Loss of skin sensation
- Cutaneous anesthesia
- Numb skin
ICD-10 Codes:
- R200: Anesthesia of skin
Also known as:
- Lower Back Nerve Root Pain
- Back Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Pinched Nerve in Lower Back
- Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
- Sciatica
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5417: Radiculopathy, lumbosacral region
Also known as:
- Other Muscle and Bone System Symptoms
- Movement Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Unusual Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Muscle and Joint Problems
- Bone and Muscle Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R29898: Other symptoms and signs involving the musculoskeletal system
Also known as:
- Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Loss of strength
- Fatigue
- Muscle fatigue
ICD-10 Codes:
- R531: Weakness
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS', 'Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Myopathy
- Muscle Disorder
- Immune Myopathy
- Inflammatory Muscle Disease
- Autoimmune Myopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7249: Other inflammatory and immune myopathies, not elsewhere classified
Which procedures does Dr. Chandrashekhar perform as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chandrashekhar's office.
Does Dr. Chandrashekhar accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandrashekhar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (913) 588-1227 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrashekhar accept in Berkeley, CA?
Dr. Chandrashekhar in Berkeley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Centene
Central California Alliance for Health
Express Scripts
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Provider Networks
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Chandrashekhar's office located?
Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar's Primary Practice
3100 San Pablo Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(913) 588-1227
What is Dr. Chandrashekhar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandrashekhar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578945408.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrashekhar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandrashekhar
What is Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar's specialty?
Dr. Chandrashekhar is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Berkeley, CA. A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome. Contact Dr. Chandrashekhar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandrashekhar is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus, The University Of Kansas Hospital, North Kansas City 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 Swathy Chandrashekhar accepting new patients in Berkeley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Swathy Chandrashekhar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandrashekhar's office at (913) 588-1227 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Swathy Chandrashekhar?
Please contact Dr. Chandrashekhar's office at (913) 588-1227 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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