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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shukla, Radiation Oncologist in Hiram, GA?
Dr. Rakendu Shukla, MD is a Radiation Oncologist, who primarily practices in Hiram, GA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shukla is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shukla’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shukla’s office at (470) 644-8140.
What languages does Dr. Shukla speak?
Dr. Shukla and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Shukla typically treat?
As a Radiation Oncologist, 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:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Breast Cancer
- Upper-Outer Quadrant Right Female Breast Cancer
- Female Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Breast Carcinoma
- Right female breast cancer upper-outer
- Upper-outer right female breast tumor
- Malignant growth in upper-outer right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50412: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of left female breast
- C50411: Malignant neoplasm of upper-outer quadrant of right female breast
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
What procedures does a Radiation Oncologist like Dr. Shukla typically perform?
As a Radiation Oncologist, procedures performed by Dr. Rakendu Shukla may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Shukla's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shukla accept my insurance?
Dr. Shukla accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (470) 644-8140 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shukla accept in Hiram, GA?
Dr. Shukla in Hiram, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Carepoint Health
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
State of Georgia
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shukla's office located?
Dr. Rakendu Shukla's Primary Practice
148 Bill Carruth Pkwy Ste LL30
Hiram, GA 30141
(470) 644-8140
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 1316387137.
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. Rakendu Shukla's specialty?
Dr. Shukla is a Radiation Oncologist near Hiram, GA.
What does a Radiation Oncologist do?
A radiological oncologist specializes in the therapeutic applications of radiant energy and its modifiers. They focus on the study and management of diseases, particularly malignant tumors.
Is this Dr. Rakendu Shukla affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shukla is affiliated with Wellstar Cobb Medical Center, Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton 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 Rakendu Shukla accepting new patients in Hiram, GA?
Yes, Dr. Rakendu Shukla is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Rakendu Shukla offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shukla's office at (470) 644-8140 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Rakendu Shukla?
Please contact Dr. Shukla's office at (470) 644-8140 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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