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Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram, MD

Anesthesiologist

Indianapolis, IN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram, Anesthesiologist in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Indianapolis, IN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram’s office at (317) 802-2000.

    What languages does Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram speak?

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram typically treat?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram 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. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney

    Also known as:

    • Colon Polyps
    • Colonic Polyps
    • Colorectal Polyps
    • Intestinal Polyps
    • Bowel Polyps

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z86010: Personal history of colon polyps

    What procedures does an Anesthesiologist like Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram typically perform?

    As an Anesthesiologist, Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram 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. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram. 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:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Block (TAP Block)
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance
    • TAP block
    • Transversus abdominis plane block
    • Rectus sheath block
    • Abdominal pain injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64488: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (abdominal plane block, rectus sheath block) bilateral; by injections (includes imaging guidance, when performed)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection (No Imaging)
    • Lower Back Epidural Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Pain Injection (Lumbar)

    CPT Codes:

    • 62322: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); without imaging guidance

    Also known as:

    • Sciatic Nerve Pain Injection
    • Sciatic Nerve Block
    • Sciatica Injection
    • Steroid Injection for Sciatica
    • Pain Relief for Sciatic Nerve

    CPT Codes:

    • 64445: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; sciatic nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ilioinguinal/Iliohypogastric Nerve Block
    • Groin Nerve Block
    • Abdominal Wall Nerve Injection
    • Ilioinguinal Nerve Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64425: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; ilioinguinal, iliohypogastric nerves

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (317) 802-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram accept in Indianapolis, IN?

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram in Indianapolis, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's office located?

    Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's Primary Practice

    8450 Northwest Blvd

    Indianapolis, IN 46278

    (317) 802-2000

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    Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's Practice 2

    1201 Hadley Rd

    Mooresville, IN 46158

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    What hospitals are Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram affiliated with?

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    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    What is Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730492752.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram

    What is Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's specialty?

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram is an Anesthesiologist near Indianapolis, IN.

    What does an Anesthesiologist do?

    A physician specialist in pain management and maintaining or restoring a stable state during and right after surgical, obstetric, or diagnostic operations is known as an anesthesiologist. This specialist assesses each patient's risk of surgery and tries to improve their condition before to, during, and following the procedure. Anesthesiologists provide medical management, pain management, and critical care consults in addition to these vital management responsibilities. They are responsible for managing patients with severe illnesses or injuries, supervising the recovery period following anesthesia, directing resuscitation efforts for patients experiencing cardiac or respiratory emergencies that may require artificial ventilation, and diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic pain, including pain related to cancer.

    Is Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram is affiliated with Orthoindy Hospital 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

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    Is Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram accepting new patients in Indianapolis, IN?

    Yes, Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's office at (317) 802-2000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Balamurali Venugopal Shanmugasundaram?

    Please contact Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's office at (317) 802-2000 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's office located?

    Dr. Venugopal Shanmugasundaram's offices are located in Indianapolis, IN and Mooresville, IN.