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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shankar, Hospitalist in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Hari Shankar, MD is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Philadelphia, PA with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Shankar is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shankar’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shankar’s office at (215) 662-3202.
What languages does Dr. Shankar speak?
Dr. Shankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Shankar treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shankar 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. Shankar. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Acute Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden and long-term lung failure with high CO2
- Acute-on-chronic hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Mixed respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
- Lung failure
- Breathing failure
- Respiratory insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9622: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypercapnia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
- J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Dyspnea
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
Also known as:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Embolism with Heart Strain
- Blood clot in lung
- Lung embolism
- PE
- Lung Blood Clot with Cor Pulmonale
- Acute PE with Heart Strain
- Heart Failure from Lung Clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2699: Other pulmonary embolism without acute cor pulmonale
- I2609: Other pulmonary embolism with acute cor pulmonale
Also known as:
- Asthma
- Mild Intermittent Asthma
- Moderate Persistent Asthma
- Reactive Airway Disease
- Bronchial Asthma
- Allergic Asthma
- Occasional Asthma
- Mild Asthma Attacks
- Infrequent Asthma
- Ongoing Moderate Asthma
- Regular Moderate Asthma
- Chronic Moderate Asthma
ICD-10 Codes:
- J45909: Unspecified asthma, uncomplicated
- J4520: Mild intermittent asthma, uncomplicated
- J4540: Moderate persistent asthma, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary Emphysema
- Lung Emphysema
- Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J439: Emphysema, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chronic Cough
- Cough
- Persistent cough
- Long-lasting cough
- Ongoing cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R053: Chronic cough
Also known as:
- Opioid Withdrawal
- Opioids and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
- Prescription Drug Misuse
- Opioid addiction
- Opioid detox
- Opioid withdrawal syndrome
- Coming off opioids
ICD-10 Codes:
- F1123: Opioid dependence with withdrawal
Also known as:
- Cigarette Addiction
- Smoking
- Smoking Addiction
- Nicotine Dependence from Cigarettes
- Tobacco Addiction
ICD-10 Codes:
- F17210: Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, uncomplicated
Also known as:
- Other Abnormal Findings on Lung Scan
- Unusual Lung Scan Results
- Atypical Lung Imaging
- Nonspecific Lung Abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R918: Other nonspecific abnormal finding of lung field
Also known as:
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- ILD
- Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- J849: Interstitial pulmonary disease, unspecified
What procedures does Dr. Shankar perform?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Shankar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shankar. 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:
- Emergency Breathing Tube Insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Endotracheal tube placement
- Airway management (emergency)
CPT Codes:
- 31500: Intubation, endotracheal, emergency procedure
Does Dr. Shankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (215) 662-3202 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shankar accept in Philadelphia, PA?
Dr. Shankar in Philadelphia, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene
Crown Cork and Seal Company
Express Scripts
Health Partners Plans
Independence Blue Cross
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Pennsylvania
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Shankar's office located?
Dr. Hari Shankar's Primary Practice
3400 Spruce St Ste F
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 662-3202
What is Dr. Shankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629488671.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shankar
What is Dr. Hari Shankar's specialty?
Dr. Shankar is a Hospitalist near Philadelphia, PA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Shankar to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Hari Shankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shankar is affiliated with Penn Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Lankenau Medical Center, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Temple University Hospital, Penn Medicine Pennsylvania Hospital 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 Hari Shankar accepting new patients in Philadelphia, PA?
Yes, Dr. Hari Shankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Hari Shankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (215) 662-3202 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Hari Shankar?
Please contact Dr. Shankar's office at (215) 662-3202 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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