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Dr. Alpana Shukla, MD

Dr. Alpana Shukla, MD

NEW YORK, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Shukla, Internist in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr Alpana Shukla MD, MRCP(UK) is an Associate Professor of Research in Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Associate Attending Physician at New-York Presbyterian Hospital. Dr Shukla?s clinical interests and expertise include management of obesity and related metabolic complications including type 2 diabetes. Dr Shukla obtained her medical degrees, MBBS and MD, from and completed internal medicine residency at Grant Medical College & J J Group of Hospitals in Mumbai, India. She subsequently trained in the UK as a senior house officer in Medicine, Specialist Registrar and Clinical Fellow in Endocrinology and as Registrar in Clinical Pharmacology in Australia over the next 5 years. While in the UK, she completed the training and examination requirements and was granted the MRCP(UK) degree. Dr. Shukla was an attending physician at the Bombay Hospital in Mumbai before transitioning to New York in 2010. Under the mentorship of Dr. Louis J Aronne, Sanford Weill Professor of Metabolic Research at Weill Cornell Medicine, she pursued research in behavioral, pharmacologic, and minimally invasive interventions for obesity and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Shukla is currently the Director of Clinical Research at the Comprehensive Weight Control Center and has mentored numerous graduate students, medical students, and residents in their obesity and metabolic disease research endeavors.?A key area of Dr. Shukla?s research is a novel behavioral intervention, termed ?food order,? for regulation of blood glucose in individuals with overweight /obesity, type 2 diabetes, and prediabetes(Saving carbs for last may help ward off blood sugar spike for diabetics )Dr Shukla has over 60 publications including articles in high-impact peer reviewed journals and book chapters. Dr. Shukla is an active member of the Obesity Society (TOS), the American Diabetes Association, and is a Fellow of the Obesity Society (FTOS).

    What languages does Dr. Shukla speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Shukla typically treat?

    As an Internist, Dr. Shukla 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. Shukla. 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:

    • Severe Obesity
    • Class 1 Obesity
    • Obesity
    • Class 2 Obesity
    • Helping Your Child Who Is Overweight
    • Take Charge of Your Health: A Guide for Teenagers
    • Understanding Adult Overweight & Obesity
    • Morbid Obesity
    • Extreme Obesity
    • Class 3 Obesity
    • Mild Obesity
    • Moderate Obesity
    • BMI Class 1 Obesity
    • Excess Weight
    • Being Overweight
    • High BMI
    • Significant Obesity
    • Severe Obesity (Class 2)
    • BMI Class 2 Obesity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E6601: Morbid (severe) obesity due to excess calories
    • E66811: Obesity, class 1
    • E669: Obesity, unspecified
    • E66812: Obesity, class 2

    Also known as:

    • Unexplained Weight Gain
    • Sudden weight gain
    • Rapid weight increase
    • Abnormal increase in weight

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R635: Abnormal weight gain

    Also known as:

    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
    • Adult-Onset Diabetes
    • Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication
    • E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

    Also known as:

    • Prediabetes
    • Insulin Resistance & Prediabetes
    • Borderline diabetes
    • Insulin resistance
    • High blood sugar (not yet diabetes)

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7303: Prediabetes

    Does Dr. Shukla accept my insurance?

    Dr. Shukla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Shukla accept in NEW YORK, NY?

    Dr. Shukla in NEW YORK, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Cigna Group

    • Corporate Services

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Shukla's office located?

    Comprehensive Weight Control Center

    1305 York Ave.

    4th Floor

    NEW YORK, NY 10021

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

    Dr. Shukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801224308.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shukla?

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

    What is Dr. Alpana Shukla's specialty?

    Dr. Shukla is a Internist near NEW YORK, NY.

    What does an Internist do?

    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

    Is this Dr. Alpana Shukla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Shukla is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Alpana Shukla accepting new patients in NEW YORK, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Alpana Shukla is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Alpana Shukla offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Shukla's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Alpana Shukla?

    Please contact Dr. Shukla's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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