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Dr. Surekha Varkey

Urologist

Albany, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Varkey, Urologist in Albany, NY?

    Dr. Surekha Varkey is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Albany, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Varkey is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Varkey’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Varkey’s office at (518) 262-3341.

    What languages does Dr. Varkey speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Urologist like Dr. Varkey typically treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Varkey 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. Varkey. 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:

    • Dementia
    • Dementia with Behavioral Changes
    • Severe Dementia with Anxiety
    • Anxiety
    • Cognitive decline
    • Memory loss
    • Brain disorder
    • Dementia with behavioral problems
    • Cognitive decline with behavior issues
    • Memory loss with personality changes
    • Advanced dementia with anxiety
    • Late-stage dementia with anxiety
    • Severe cognitive decline with anxiety

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • F0390: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, without behavioral disturbance, psychotic disturbance, mood disturbance, and anxiety
    • F03918: Unspecified dementia, unspecified severity, with other behavioral disturbance
    • F03C4: Unspecified dementia, severe, with anxiety

    Also known as:

    • Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease
    • Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
    • Sporadic Alzheimer's
    • Alzheimer's in Older Adults
    • AD
    • Alzheimer's Dementia
    • Memory Loss Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
    • G309: Alzheimer's disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Parkinson's Disease with Dyskinesia and Fluctuations
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Parkinson's with Variable Movements
    • PD with Fluctuating Dyskinesia
    • On-Off Parkinson's

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G20B2: Parkinson's disease with dyskinesia, with fluctuations

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • Long-term Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Chronic HFpEF
    • Ongoing Filling Heart Failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5032: Chronic diastolic (congestive) heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Problems After Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Stroke
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia from Stroke
    • Difficulty Swallowing After Brain Bleed
    • Stroke-Related Swallowing Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I69091: Dysphagia following nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage

    What procedures does an Urologist like Dr. Varkey typically perform?

    As an Urologist, procedures performed by Dr. Surekha Varkey may include:

    Please contact Dr. Varkey's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Varkey accept my insurance?

    Dr. Varkey accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 262-3341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Varkey accept in Albany, NY?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Capital District Physicians' Health Plan (CDPHP)

    • Centene Corporation

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Highmark Health

    • Medicare

    • MVP Health Care

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Varkey's office located?

    Dr. Surekha Varkey's Primary Practice

    23 Hackett Blvd

    Albany, NY 12208

    (518) 262-3341

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    Dr. Surekha Varkey's Practice 2

    47 New Scotland Ave

    Albany, NY 12208

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    Dr. Surekha Varkey's Practice 3

    421 Columbia St

    Cohoes, NY 12047

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

    Dr. Varkey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346859899.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Varkey?

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

    What is Dr. Surekha Varkey's specialty?

    Dr. Varkey is an Urologist near Albany, NY.

    What does an Urologist do?

    A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures.

    Is Dr. Surekha Varkey affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Varkey is affiliated with Albany Medical Center, St. Peter's Hospital - Albany, Ny 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 an Urologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see an Urologist. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. Surekha Varkey accepting new patients in Albany, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Surekha Varkey is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Surekha Varkey offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Varkey's office at (518) 262-3341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Surekha Varkey?

    Please contact Dr. Varkey's office at (518) 262-3341 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Varkey's office located?

    Dr. Varkey's offices are located in Albany, NY and Cohoes, NY.