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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Chandrasekaran, Internist in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Bronx, NY with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Chandrasekaran is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekaran’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrasekaran’s office at (718) 904-2706.
What languages does Dr. Chandrasekaran speak?
Dr. Chandrasekaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Chandrasekaran typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Chandrasekaran 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. Chandrasekaran. 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:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Chandrasekaran typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Chandrasekaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Chandrasekaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (718) 904-2706 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekaran accept in Bronx, NY?
Dr. Chandrasekaran in Bronx, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cascade Comprehensive Care
Centers Plan For Healthy Living
Cigna Group
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Healthfirst New York
Medicaid
Medicare
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Chandrasekaran's office located?
What is Dr. Chandrasekaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992190185.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekaran?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandrasekaran
What is Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran's specialty?
Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Internist near Bronx, NY.
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Is this Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chandrasekaran is affiliated with Montefiore Einstein Hospital - Moses Campus 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
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Is Suma Chandrasekaran accepting new patients in Bronx, NY?
Yes, Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Suma Chandrasekaran offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (718) 904-2706 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Suma Chandrasekaran?
Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (718) 904-2706 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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