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33 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Prasad, Internist in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Shanti Prasad, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Arlington, VA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 33 years and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Prasad graduated from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at Good Samaritan Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Prasad is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Prasad’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Prasad’s office at (703) 876-6131.
Where did Dr. Prasad go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Good Samaritan Hosp, Internal Medicine | MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital Program
Medical School: Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India | Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Is Dr. Prasad board certified in Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shanti Prasad, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Prasad speak?
Dr. Prasad and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Kannada
What conditions does Dr. Prasad treat?
As a Internist, Dr. Prasad 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. Prasad. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
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:
- 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:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart and Kidney Disease with Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I130: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Dizziness
- Dizziness and Vertigo
- Lightheadedness
- Giddiness
- Vertigo
ICD-10 Codes:
- R42: Dizziness and giddiness
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Which procedures does Dr. Prasad perform as a Internist?
As a Internist, procedures performed by an Dr. Shanti Prasad 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. Prasad's office.
Does Dr. Prasad accept my insurance?
Dr. Prasad accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 876-6131 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Prasad accept in Arlington, VA?
Dr. Prasad in Arlington, 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
Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
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Where is Dr. Prasad's office located?
Dr. Shanti Prasad's Primary Practice
1625 N George Mason Dr Ste 425
Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 876-6131
Dr. Shanti Prasad's Practice 2
2841 Hartland Rd Ste 405
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 876-6131
What is Dr. Prasad's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Prasad's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982646113.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Prasad?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Prasad
What is Dr. Shanti Prasad's specialty?
Dr. Prasad is a Internist near Arlington, VA.
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. Prasad to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Shanti Prasad affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Prasad is affiliated with Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Vhc Health - Virginia Hospital 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
Where can I learn more about Internist?
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Is Shanti Prasad accepting new patients in Arlington, VA?
Yes, Dr. Shanti Prasad is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shanti Prasad offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (703) 876-6131 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shanti Prasad?
Please contact Dr. Prasad's office at (703) 876-6131 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shanti Prasad have?
Dr. Shanti Prasad is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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