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Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar, MD

Iowa City, IA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar, Anesthesiologist in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar, MD is an Anesthesiologist, who primarily practices in Iowa City, IA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar’s office at (319) 356-1616.

    What languages does Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar speak?

    Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar treat?

    As a Anesthesiologist, Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar 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. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar. 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:

    • Acute pain after medical procedure
    • Pain
    • Acute post-operative pain
    • Pain after surgery
    • Post-procedural pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G8918: Other acute postprocedural pain

    Does Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (319) 356-1616 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accept in Iowa City, IA?

    Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar in Iowa City, IA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • AllCare Health Plan

    • Blue Shield of California

    • Central California Alliance for Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Santa Clara Family Health Plan

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's office located?

    Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's Primary Practice

    200 Hawkins Dr

    Iowa City, IA 52242

    (319) 356-1616

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    Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's Practice 2

    300 Pasteur Dr

    Stanford, CA 94305

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

    Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1083269187.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar?

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

    What is Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's specialty?

    Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is a Anesthesiologist near Iowa City, IA. 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. Contact Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is affiliated with Stanford Health Care - Stanford 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

    Where can I learn more about Anesthesiologist?

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    Is Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accepting new patients in Iowa City, IA?

    Yes, Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's office at (319) 356-1616 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar?

    Please contact Dr. Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's office at (319) 356-1616 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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