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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Unnikrishnan, Family Medicine Specialist in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Stockbridge, GA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Unnikrishnan is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Unnikrishnan’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Unnikrishnan’s office at (678) 604-5901.
What languages does Dr. Unnikrishnan speak?
Dr. Unnikrishnan and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Unnikrishnan treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Unnikrishnan 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. Unnikrishnan. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Transient Ischemic Attack
- Mini-Stroke
- Warning Stroke
ICD-10 Codes:
- G459: Transient cerebral ischemic attack, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Sudden Bladder Inflammation with Blood in Urine
- Bladder Disease
- Urine and Urination
- Acute Bladder Infection with Blood
- Cystitis with Hematuria
- Bloody Urine from Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N3001: Acute cystitis with hematuria
Which procedures does Dr. Unnikrishnan perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Unnikrishnan's office.
Does Dr. Unnikrishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Unnikrishnan accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (678) 604-5901 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Unnikrishnan accept in Stockbridge, GA?
Dr. Unnikrishnan in Stockbridge, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Medicare
MedImpact
Mutual of Omaha
State of Georgia
State of Tennessee
Sterling Jewelers
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Unnikrishnan's office located?
Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan's Primary Practice
1133 Eagles Landing Pkwy
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(678) 604-5901
What is Dr. Unnikrishnan's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Unnikrishnan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1932414521.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Unnikrishnan?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Unnikrishnan
What is Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan's specialty?
Dr. Unnikrishnan is a Family Medicine Specialist near Stockbridge, GA. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Unnikrishnan to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Unnikrishnan is affiliated with Piedmont Walton Hospital, Piedmont Henry Hospital, Southern Regional Medical Center, Piedmont Athens Regional, Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, Piedmont Eastside Medical Center 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 Shanker Unnikrishnan accepting new patients in Stockbridge, GA?
Yes, Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shanker Unnikrishnan offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Unnikrishnan's office at (678) 604-5901 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shanker Unnikrishnan?
Please contact Dr. Unnikrishnan's office at (678) 604-5901 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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