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Who is Dr. Garib-Sankar, Internist in Wellington, FL?
Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Wellington, FL. She has been practicing for over 20 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Garib-Sankar graduated from Howard Univ College of Medicine. Dr. Garib-Sankar is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garib-Sankar’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garib-Sankar’s office at (561) 422-1003.
Where did Dr. Garib-Sankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Howard University Medical School | Howard Univ College of Medicine
Is Dr. Garib-Sankar board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Garib-Sankar speak?
Dr. Garib-Sankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Garib-Sankar treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Garib-Sankar 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. Garib-Sankar. 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:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Walking Problems
- Gait Abnormalities
- Difficulty Walking
- Unsteady Gait
- Balance Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R2689: Other abnormalities of gait and mobility
Also known as:
- Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Mixed hyperlipidemia
- Combined hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
ICD-10 Codes:
- E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia
Also known as:
- Generalized Muscle Weakness
- Muscle Disorder
- Overall Body Weakness
- Widespread Muscle Weakness
- Systemic Muscle Weakness
ICD-10 Codes:
- M6281: Muscle weakness (generalized)
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69354: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left non-dominant side
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
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:
- Metabolic Brain Disorder
- Brain Disease
- Metabolic Encephalopathy
- Brain Dysfunction from Metabolism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G9341: Metabolic encephalopathy
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:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- MS
- Demyelinating Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G35: Multiple sclerosis
Also known as:
- Multiple Nerve Damage from Other Disease
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Secondary Polyneuropathy
- Systemic Disease Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage from Underlying Condition
ICD-10 Codes:
- G63: Polyneuropathy in diseases classified elsewhere
Which procedures does Dr. Garib-Sankar perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar 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
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Garib-Sankar's office.
Does Dr. Garib-Sankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Garib-Sankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (561) 422-1003 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garib-Sankar accept in Wellington, FL?
Dr. Garib-Sankar in Wellington, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Florida Blue / Guidewell
Florida Community Care
Longevity Health Plan
Medicare
State of Florida
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Garib-Sankar's office located?
Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar's Primary Practice
3319 S State Road 7 Ste 113
Wellington, FL 33449
(561) 422-1003
What is Dr. Garib-Sankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garib-Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801841192.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garib-Sankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garib-Sankar
What is Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar's specialty?
Dr. Garib-Sankar is a Internist near Wellington, FL.
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.
Contact Dr. Garib-Sankar to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Garib-Sankar is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Internist?
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Is Anita Garib-Sankar accepting new patients in Wellington, FL?
Yes, Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garib-Sankar's office at (561) 422-1003 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Anita Garib-Sankar?
Please contact Dr. Garib-Sankar's office at (561) 422-1003 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar have?
Dr. Anita Garib-Sankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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