Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, MD
Phoenix, AZ
33 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivakumar, Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, MD is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, who primarily practices in Phoenix, AZ with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified. Dr. Sivakumar completed his residency at Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Neurology. Dr. Sivakumar is fluent in English and Tonga (Tonga Islands), and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivakumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivakumar’s office at (480) 314-1007.
Where did Dr. Sivakumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mt Sinai Sch Of Med, Neurology
Medical School: University Of Peradeniya- Fac Of Med- Peradeniya- Sri Lanka (University Sri Lanka)
Is Dr. Sivakumar board certified as a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist?
Yes, Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
What languages does Dr. Sivakumar speak?
Dr. Sivakumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tonga (Tonga Islands)
What conditions does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Sivakumar typically treat?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Progressive Nerve Damage of Unknown Cause
- Multiple Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- CIDP
- Chronic Inflammatory Polyneuritis
- Demyelinating Neuropathy
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Progressive Peripheral Neuropathy
- Nerve Damage without Known Cause
- Polyneuropathy
- Generalized Nerve Damage
- Widespread Neuropathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- G6181: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuritis
- G603: Idiopathic progressive neuropathy
- G629: Polyneuropathy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Myasthenia Gravis (Stable)
- Myasthenia Gravis (Flare-up)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- MG without Flare-up
- Controlled Myasthenia Gravis
- Chronic MG
- MG Exacerbation
- Acute Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
ICD-10 Codes:
- G7000: Myasthenia gravis without (acute) exacerbation
- G7001: Myasthenia gravis with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Polymyositis with muscle weakness
- Myositis
- Polymyositis with muscle involvement
- PM with myopathy
- Muscle inflammation with muscle pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M3322: Polymyositis with myopathy
Also known as:
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
- ALS
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- Motor Neuron Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- G1221: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
What procedures does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist like Dr. Sivakumar typically perform?
As a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist, Dr. Sivakumar 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. Sivakumar. 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:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Also known as:
- Respiratory Flow Volume Loop Test
- Lung Function Tests
- Flow-volume loop
- Pulmonary function test
- Spirometry with flow-volume loop
CPT Codes:
- 94375: Respiratory flow volume loop
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Follow-up Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietitian Re-assessment
- Nutritional Counseling Session
- Diet and Health Review
CPT Codes:
- 97803: Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Deep Muscle Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Muscle Tissue Sample
- Skeletal Muscle Biopsy
- Diagnostic Muscle Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 20205: Biopsy, muscle; deep
Also known as:
- Vein Needle or Catheter Insertion
- Venipuncture
- IV Insertion
- Intravenous Access
- Catheter Placement Vein
CPT Codes:
- 36000: Introduction of needle or intracatheter, vein
Also known as:
- Nerve Biopsy
- Peripheral nerve biopsy
- Nerve tissue sample
- Diagnostic nerve sampling
CPT Codes:
- 64795: Biopsy of nerve
Does Dr. Sivakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivakumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (480) 314-1007 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivakumar accept in Phoenix, AZ?
Dr. Sivakumar in Phoenix, AZ accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Banner Health
Capital Blue Cross
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Mercy Care
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sivakumar's office located?
Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar's Primary Practice
4545 E Shea Blvd Ste 175
Phoenix, AZ 85028
(480) 314-1007
What is Dr. Sivakumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivakumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821035254.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivakumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivakumar
What is Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar's specialty?
Dr. Sivakumar is a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist near Phoenix, AZ.
What does a Neuromuscular Medicine Specialist - Neurologist do?
A neurologist or child neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of nerve, muscle, and neuromuscular junction disorders is responsible to treat conditions such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), peripheral neuropathies (e.g., diabetic and immune-mediated neuropathies), various muscular dystrophies, congenital and acquired myopathies, inflammatory myopathies (e.g., polymyositis, inclusion body myositis), and neuromuscular transmission disorders like myasthenia gravis and Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.
Is this Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivakumar is affiliated with Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center, Banner Ironwood Medical Center, Honorhealth Scottsdale Shea Medical Center, Honorhealth John C. Lincoln 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
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Is Kumaraswamy Sivakumar accepting new patients in Phoenix, AZ?
Yes, Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (480) 314-1007 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Kumaraswamy Sivakumar?
Please contact Dr. Sivakumar's office at (480) 314-1007 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar have?
Dr. Kumaraswamy Sivakumar is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
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