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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Suresh, Rheumatologist in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Shashank Suresh, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Charlotte, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Suresh is fluent in English and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Suresh’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Suresh’s office at (412) 793-9099.
What languages does Dr. Suresh speak?
Dr. Suresh and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Kannada
What conditions does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Suresh typically treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Suresh 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. Suresh. 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 Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis
- Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Also known as:
- Lupus
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- SLE
- Disseminated lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Codes:
- M329: Systemic lupus erythematosus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Immune System Markers
- Unusual immune findings
- Abnormal immunology results
- Abnormal serum immunology
ICD-10 Codes:
- R768: Other specified abnormal immunological findings in serum
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
What procedures does a Rheumatologist like Dr. Suresh typically perform?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by Dr. Shashank Suresh may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
Please contact Dr. Suresh's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Suresh accept my insurance?
Dr. Suresh accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (412) 793-9099 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Suresh accept in Charlotte, NC?
Dr. Suresh in Charlotte, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alliance Health
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Cigna Group
Highmark Health
Independence Health Group
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Unknown
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Suresh's office located?
Dr. Shashank Suresh's Primary Practice
4525 Cameron Valley Pkwy Ste 4100
Charlotte, NC 28211
(412) 793-9099
What is Dr. Suresh's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Suresh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255780722.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Suresh?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Suresh
What is Dr. Shashank Suresh's specialty?
Dr. Suresh is a Rheumatologist near Charlotte, NC.
What does a Rheumatologist do?
An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases.
Is this Dr. Shashank Suresh affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Suresh is affiliated with Indiana Regional Medical Center, Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital, Atrium Health University City, Caromont Regional Medical Center, Upmc Washington 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
When to see a Rheumatologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Shashank Suresh accepting new patients in Charlotte, NC?
Yes, Dr. Shashank Suresh is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shashank Suresh offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Suresh's office at (412) 793-9099 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shashank Suresh?
Please contact Dr. Suresh's office at (412) 793-9099 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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