29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shekar, Diagnostic Radiologist in East Peoria, IL?
Where did Dr. Shekar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Mi Hosps & Hlth Ctrs, Neuroradiology; Mi St U Coll Human Med-Flint, Diagnostic Radiology
Medical School: Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il | Southern Illinois Univ School of Medicine
Is Dr. Shekar board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Prashanth Shekar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Shekar speak?
Dr. Shekar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Shekar typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, Dr. Shekar 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. Shekar. 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:
- Mammogram for Breast Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Mammography
- Breast Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Mammograms
- Breast X-ray
- Breast Cancer Check
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1231: Encounter for screening mammogram for malignant neoplasm of breast
Also known as:
- Abnormal Breast Imaging Results
- Mammography
- Inconclusive mammogram
- Unclear breast scan results
- Abnormal breast scan
ICD-10 Codes:
- R928: Other abnormal and inconclusive findings on diagnostic imaging of breast
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Shekar typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, procedures performed by Dr. Prashanth Shekar may include:
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening
- Abdominal Imaging
- Abdominal Radiology Consultation
- Angiography
- Arthrography
- Barium Swallow
- Bone Biopsy
- Bone Density Measurement / DXA Scan
Please contact Dr. Shekar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shekar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shekar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (618) 899-1800 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shekar accept in East Peoria, IL?
Dr. Shekar in East Peoria, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Essence Healthcare
Federal government of the United States
Fidelity Insurance Group
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other TPA
State of Illinois
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Where is Dr. Shekar's office located?
Dr. Prashanth Shekar's Primary Practice
111 Oakwood Rd
East Peoria, IL 61611
(618) 899-1800
What hospitals are Dr. Shekar affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Shekar has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Shekar's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1346295847.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shekar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shekar