Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankoorikal, Rheumatologist in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Antony Sankoorikal, MD is a Rheumatologist, who primarily practices in Clearwater, FL. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sankoorikal graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Sankoorikal is fluent in English, Burmese, and Malayalam, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sankoorikal’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sankoorikal’s office.
Where did Dr. Sankoorikal go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine
Medical School: Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California | Med College Thiruvananthapuram
Is Dr. Sankoorikal board certified in Rheumatologist?
Yes, Dr. Antony Sankoorikal, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sankoorikal speak?
Dr. Sankoorikal and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Burmese
English
Malayalam
What conditions does Dr. Sankoorikal treat?
As a Rheumatologist, Dr. Sankoorikal 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. Sankoorikal. 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:
- Other Long-Term Drug Therapy
- Chronic medication use
- Ongoing drug treatment
- Extended drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z79899: Other long term (current) drug therapy
Also known as:
- Primary Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of both knees
- Osteoarthritis
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
- Osteoarthritis of the left knee
- Primary Widespread Arthritis
- Idiopathic Generalized Osteoarthritis
- Generalized Degenerative Joint Disease
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
- Right Knee Arthritis
- Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M150: Primary generalized (osteo)arthritis
- M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
- M19049: Primary osteoarthritis, unspecified hand
- M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
- M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
Also known as:
- Fibromyalgia
- Widespread pain syndrome
- Chronic muscle pain
- Fibromyositis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M797: Fibromyalgia
Also known as:
- Age-Related Osteoporosis
- Fractures
- Osteoporosis
- Senile Osteoporosis
- Primary Osteoporosis
- Bone Thinning from Aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- M810: Age-related osteoporosis without current pathological fracture
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- RA
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
- Autoimmune arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M0579: Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement
Also known as:
- Joint Pain
- Joint Disorder
- Pain
- Arthralgia
- Aching joints
- Sore joints
ICD-10 Codes:
- M2550: Pain in unspecified joint
Also known as:
- Long-term Systemic Steroid Use
- Steroids
- Chronic systemic corticosteroid use
- Oral steroid therapy long-term
- Systemic steroid medication
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7952: Long term (current) use of systemic steroids
Also known as:
- High Antibody Levels
- Immune System and Disorder
- Elevated Antibody Titer
- Increased Antibodies
- Positive Antibody Test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R760: Raised antibody titer
Also known as:
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Disorder
- Myalgia
- Muscle Ache
- Muscle Soreness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7918: Myalgia, other site
Also known as:
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- PMR
- Inflammatory Rheumatism
ICD-10 Codes:
- M353: Polymyalgia rheumatica
Also known as:
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Psoriatic joint inflammation
- Arthritis with psoriasis
- Psoriasis-related joint pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- L4050: Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gout
- Gouty arthritis
- Uric acid arthritis
- Hyperuricemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1000: Idiopathic gout, unspecified site
Also known as:
- Sjogren's Syndrome with Dry Eyes
- Sjogren's Syndrome
- Sjögren syndrome
- Sjögren's Keratoconjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Disease from Sjogren's', 'Sjogren's Affecting Eyes
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3501: Sjogren syndrome with keratoconjunctivitis
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Giant cell arteritis
- Giant Cell Arteritis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis
- Temporal arteritis', 'Horton's disease
- Cranial arteritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M316: Other giant cell arteritis
Which procedures does Dr. Sankoorikal perform as a Rheumatologist?
As a Rheumatologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Antony Sankoorikal may include:
- Abnormal ANA Testing
- Arthrocentesis
- Denosumab Injection
- Joint Aspiration
- Joint Injections
- Rheumatology Consultation
- Rheumatology Follow Up
- Viscosupplement Injections
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Sankoorikal's office.
Does Dr. Sankoorikal accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankoorikal accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankoorikal accept in Clearwater, FL?
Dr. Sankoorikal in Clearwater, FL 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)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Humana
Medicaid
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Sankoorikal's office located?
What is Dr. Sankoorikal's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankoorikal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1093769549.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankoorikal?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankoorikal
What is Dr. Antony Sankoorikal's specialty?
Dr. Sankoorikal is a Rheumatologist near Clearwater, FL. An internist specializing in the treatment of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and manages conditions such as arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common sports injuries, and collagen-related diseases. Contact Dr. Sankoorikal to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Antony Sankoorikal affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sankoorikal is affiliated with Mease Countryside Hospital 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 Rheumatologist?
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Is Antony Sankoorikal accepting new patients in Clearwater, FL?
Yes, Dr. Antony Sankoorikal is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Antony Sankoorikal offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sankoorikal's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Antony Sankoorikal?
Please contact Dr. Sankoorikal's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Antony Sankoorikal have?
Dr. Antony Sankoorikal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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2655 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761