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Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara, MD
Fort Worth, TX
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 Raghu Prashanth Sankara, MD is a Neurocritical Care Specialist, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified. Dr. Sankara is fluent in English, French, Hindi, and Telugu, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankara’s practice accepts Medicare 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 as a Neurocritical Care Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Sankara typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
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:
- Brain Aneurysm
- Cerebral Aneurysm
- Brain Artery Bulge
- Intracranial Aneurysm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I671: Cerebral aneurysm, nonruptured
Also known as:
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Brain bleed
- ICH
- Bleeding in the brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- I610: Nontraumatic intracerebral hemorrhage in hemisphere, subcortical
Also known as:
- Other Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Various Brain Conditions
- Uncommon Brain Problems
- Specified Brain Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9389: Other specified disorders of brain
Also known as:
- Hemorrhagic Stroke
- Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Bleed
- Cerebral Hemorrhage
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Brain Attack
- Cerebral Infarction
- Brain Ischemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified
- I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified
What procedures does a Neurocritical Care Specialist like Dr. Sankara typically perform?
As a Neurocritical Care Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth 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
Please contact Dr. Sankara's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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 Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankara's office located?
Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara's Primary Practice
1301 Pennsylvania Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 250-4280
Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara's Practice 2
5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 4
Dallas, TX 75390
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 Raghu Prashanth Sankara's specialty?
Dr. Sankara is a Neurocritical Care Specialist near Fort Worth, TX.
What does a Neurocritical Care Specialist do?
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.
Is this Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankara is affiliated with Texas Health Arlington Memorial, Medical City Fort Worth Hospital, Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth 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 a Neurocritical Care Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?
Yes, Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth 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 Raghu Prashanth 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 Raghu Prashanth Sankara have?
Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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