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Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara, MD

Neurocritical Care Specialist, Internist, Neurologist

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.

    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:

    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

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Texas

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • 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

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    Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara's Practice 2

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 4

    Dallas, TX 75390

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    What hospitals are Dr. Sankara affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Sankara has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth,Fort Worth, TX
    Palo Pinto General Hospital,Mineral Wells, TX
    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine,Grapevine, TX

    What is Dr. Sankara's NPI number?A 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 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

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Neurocritical Care Specialist. 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. 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 Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara?

    Please contact Dr. Sankara's office at (817) 250-4280 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Sankara's office located?

    Dr. Sankara's offices are located in Fort Worth, TX and Dallas, TX.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara have?

    Dr. Ishwara Raghu Prashanth Sankara is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.