20 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
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. 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 Medicare 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 as an 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 an Internist like Dr. Garib-Sankar typically treat?
As an 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Inflammatory Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Inflammatory joint disease
- Polyarthritis
- Chronic inflammatory arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M064: Inflammatory polyarthropathy
Also known as:
- Parkinsonism
- Parkinson's Disease
- Parkinson's Syndrome
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Secondary Parkinsonism
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20C: Parkinsonism, unspecified
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- 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
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Garib-Sankar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by 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
Please contact Dr. Garib-Sankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
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
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Independent Living Systems
Longevity Health Founders
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garib-Sankar's office located?
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.
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. Anita Garib-Sankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garib-Sankar is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Wellington Regional Medical Center 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 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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