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19 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankara, Neurocritical Care Specialist in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Ishwara Sankara, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sankara is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankara’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankara’s office at (817) 250-4280.
Where did Dr. Sankara go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Deccan College Of Med Science Osmania University | Osmania Medical College, Ntr University of Health Sciences,Hyderabad, India
Is Dr. Sankara board certified in Neurocritical Care Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ishwara Sankara, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sankara speak?
Dr. Sankara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
French
Hindi
Telugu
What conditions does Dr. Sankara treat?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, Dr. Sankara 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. Sankara. 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.
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Ischemia
- Cerebral Infarction
- Lack of Blood Flow to Brain
- Stroke due to clot
- Brain Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I63511: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right middle cerebral artery
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
- I63512: Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of left middle cerebral artery
- I608: Other nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage
- I619: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
- Brain Bleed
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
- I611: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, cortical
- I614: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in cerebellum
- I629: Nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage, unspecified
- I6200: Nontraumatic subdural hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Pressure on the Brain
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
- Brain Compression
- Intracranial Pressure
- Brain Swelling
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
- G935: Compression of brain
Also known as:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Brain disease (encephalopathy)
- Brain Disease
- Brain disorder
- Brain dysfunction
- Encephalopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9340: Encephalopathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Seizures
- Epilepsy
- Convulsions
- Fits
ICD-10 Codes:
- R569: Unspecified convulsions
Also known as:
- Epilepsy
- Seizure disorder
- Convulsive disorder
- Falling sickness
ICD-10 Codes:
- G40901: Epilepsy, unspecified, not intractable, with status epilepticus
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
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
Which procedures does Dr. Sankara perform as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by a Dr. Ishwara Sankara may include:
- Aging Brain (Neuropsychological Testing)
- Cortical Basal Ganglionic Degeneration (CBGD)
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Disturbance of Skin Sensation
- Electroencephalogram (EEG)
- Evoked Potential Testing
- Gait Simulation
- Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sankara's office.
Does Dr. Sankara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (817) 250-4280 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankara accept in Fort Worth, TX?
Dr. Sankara in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Department of Veterans Affairs
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sankara's office located?
Dr. Ishwara Sankara's Primary Practice
1301 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 250-4280
What is Dr. Sankara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1316154370.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankara
What is Dr. Ishwara Sankara's specialty?
Dr. Sankara is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Fort Worth, TX. Neurocritical Care is a medical subspecialty which is focused on the comprehensive, multisystem care of critically ill neurological patients. Primary responsibility of Neurointensivists is coordinating both the neurological and overall medical management of their patients in the ICU. Additionally they may also offer consultative services for these patients within the broader health system as needed. Contact Dr. Sankara to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ishwara Sankara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankara is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial 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
Where can I learn more about Neurocritical Care Specialist?
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Is Ishwara Sankara accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ishwara Sankara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ishwara Sankara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankara's office at (817) 250-4280 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ishwara Sankara?
Please contact Dr. Sankara's office at (817) 250-4280 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ishwara Sankara have?
Dr. Ishwara Sankara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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