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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar, Surgical Oncologist in Carterville, IL?
Dr. Suven Shankar, MD is a Surgical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Carterville, IL. He is board certified. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar’s office at (618) 985-3333.
Is Dr. Shankar board certified as a Surgical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Suven Shankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Shankar speak?
Dr. Shankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Shankar typically treat?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shankar 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. Shankar. 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:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Cancer of the pancreas
- Malignant neoplasm of pancreas
- Pancreatic adenocarcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C250: Malignant neoplasm of head of pancreas
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Digestive System Growth of Unknown Type
- Digestive Disease
- Digestive tract tumor of unknown nature
- GI growth of unknown type
- Indeterminate digestive mass
ICD-10 Codes:
- D490: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of digestive system
What procedures does a Surgical Oncologist like Dr. Shankar typically perform?
As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shankar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shankar. 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:
- Inserting a Long-Term IV Port (Central Line)
- Tunneled central venous catheter insertion
- Subcutaneous port placement
- Central line with port
CPT Codes:
- 36561: Insertion of tunneled centrally inserted central venous access device, with subcutaneous port; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 985-3333 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Carterville, IL?
Dr. Shankar in Carterville, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
State of Illinois
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
Dr. Suven Shankar's Primary Practice
1400 Pin Oak Dr
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-3333
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760605372.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar
What is Dr. Suven Shankar's specialty?
Dr. Shankar is a Surgical Oncologist near Carterville, IL.
What does a Surgical Oncologist do?
A surgical oncologist is a highly qualified and trained surgeon with specialized expertise in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients. They have received additional training in a multidisciplinary approach and dedicate a significant portion of their practice to these areas, as well as to cancer research.
Is this Dr. Suven Shankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Southeast, Baptist Health Paducah 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 Suven Shankar accepting new patients in Carterville, IL?
Yes, Dr. Suven Shankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suven Shankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (618) 985-3333 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suven Shankar?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (618) 985-3333 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Suven Shankar have?
Dr. Suven Shankar is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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