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26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sunkara, Internist in Leesburg, VA?
Dr. Vijaya Sunkara, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Leesburg, VA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 26 years. Dr. Sunkara is fluent in English, Hindi, and Icelandic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sunkara’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sunkara’s office at (703) 858-6000.
What languages does Dr. Sunkara speak?
Dr. Sunkara and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Icelandic
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sunkara typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sunkara 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. Sunkara. 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- General Disorder Screening
- Health Screening
- General Health Check
- Disease Screening
- Medical Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1389: Encounter for screening for other disorder
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Other General Symptoms
- Non-specific health complaints
- Various symptoms
- Unexplained health issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6889: Other general symptoms and signs
Also known as:
- Depression Screening
- Depression
- Health Screening
- Depression Test
- Mental Health Check for Depression
- Mood Disorder Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sunkara typically perform?
As an Internist, Dr. Sunkara 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. Sunkara. 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:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Does Dr. Sunkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Sunkara accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 858-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sunkara accept in Leesburg, VA?
Dr. Sunkara in Leesburg, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sunkara's office located?
Dr. Vijaya Sunkara's Primary Practice
44045 Riverside Pkwy
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 858-6000
What is Dr. Sunkara's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sunkara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1871548255.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sunkara?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sunkara
What is Dr. Vijaya Sunkara's specialty?
Dr. Sunkara is a Internist near Leesburg, VA.
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. Vijaya Sunkara affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sunkara is affiliated with Inova Loudoun Hospital, Inova Fairfax 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
When to see an Internist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vijaya Sunkara accepting new patients in Leesburg, VA?
Yes, Dr. Vijaya Sunkara is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vijaya Sunkara offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (703) 858-6000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vijaya Sunkara?
Please contact Dr. Sunkara's office at (703) 858-6000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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