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Who is Dr. Sunkara, Internist in Winston Salem, NC?
Dr. Akhila Sunkara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Winston Salem, NC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Sunkara is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sunkara’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sunkara’s office at (336) 716-9253.
What languages does Dr. Sunkara speak?
Dr. Sunkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sunkara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sunkara 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. Sunkara. 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:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sunkara typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Akhila Sunkara may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sunkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (336) 716-9253 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sunkara accept in Winston Salem, NC?
Dr. Sunkara in Winston Salem, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina
Care N' Care Insurance Company
Cigna Group
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sunkara's office located?
Dr. Akhila Sunkara's Primary Practice
Medical Center Blvd
Winston Salem, NC 27157
(336) 716-9253
What is Dr. Sunkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710448790.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sunkara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sunkara
What is Dr. Akhila Sunkara's specialty?
Dr. Sunkara is a Internist near Winston Salem, NC.
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. Akhila Sunkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Sunkara is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Akhila Sunkara accepting new patients in Winston Salem, NC?
Yes, Dr. Akhila Sunkara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Akhila Sunkara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (336) 716-9253 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Akhila Sunkara?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (336) 716-9253 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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