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41 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Iyer, Surgeon in North Babylon, NY?
Dr. Shankar Iyer, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in North Babylon, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 41 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Iyer is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Iyer’s office.
Where did Dr. Iyer go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: Out of Country
Is Dr. Iyer board certified in Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Iyer, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Iyer speak?
Dr. Iyer and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does Dr. Iyer treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Iyer 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. Iyer. 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:
- Narrowing of other blood vessel devices
- Narrowing of a leg or arm stent
- Other vascular device blockage
- Blood vessel implant narrowing
- Vascular graft stenosis
- Prosthetic vascular device blockage
- Peripheral stent blockage
- Vascular stent re-narrowing
- Blocked leg stent
- Peripheral artery stent narrowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82858A: Stenosis of other vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
- T82856A: Stenosis of peripheral vascular stent, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Dialysis Catheter Management
- Dialysis
- Dialysis catheter adjustment
- Extracorporeal catheter care
- Dialysis access maintenance
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4901: Encounter for fitting and adjustment of extracorporeal dialysis catheter
Also known as:
- End-Stage Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
- End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Hypertensive End-Stage Renal Disease
- Kidney Failure due to High Blood Pressure
- Stage 5 CKD from Hypertension
- ESRD
- End-Stage Renal Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I120: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 5 chronic kidney disease or end stage renal disease
- N186: End stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Blood Clot in Blood Vessel Device
- Blood Clots
- Vascular device thrombosis
- Clot in vascular implant
- Blood vessel graft blood clot
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82868A: Thrombosis due to vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other problems with blood vessel devices
- Vascular device complications
- Blood vessel implant issues
- Prosthetic vascular device problems
- Vascular graft complications
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82898A: Other specified complication of vascular prosthetic devices, implants and grafts, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Failed Arteriovenous Fistula
- Dialysis Catheter Complication
- AV Fistula Malfunction
- Arteriovenous Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Failure
- Dialysis Catheter Problem
- Kidney Dialysis Tube Issue
- Vascular Access Catheter Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82510A: Breakdown (mechanical) of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
- T8249XA: Other complication of vascular dialysis catheter, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Arteriovenous Fistula Complication
- AV Fistula Problem
- Dialysis Fistula Issue
- Mechanical AV Fistula Complication
ICD-10 Codes:
- T82590A: Other mechanical complication of surgically created arteriovenous fistula, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Kidney Problems
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Chronic Kidney Disease
- Long-term Kidney Failure from Type 2 Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes End-Stage Renal Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- E1122: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic chronic kidney disease
Also known as:
- Dialysis Dependence
- Dialysis
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Kidney Dialysis
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- On Dialysis
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z992: Dependence on renal dialysis
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Failure and End-Stage Kidney Disease
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Failure
- Hypertensive Cardiorenal Syndrome with Heart Failure
- Heart and Kidney Failure from High Blood Pressure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I132: Hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and with stage 5 chronic kidney disease, or end stage renal disease
Also known as:
- Vascular Access Device Management
- Vascular Access Care
- Port Management
- Catheter Care
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z452: Encounter for adjustment and management of vascular access device
Also known as:
- Other Vein Disorder
- Vascular Disease
- Specific Vein Conditions
- Uncommon Vein Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- I878: Other specified disorders of veins
Which procedures does Dr. Iyer perform as a Surgeon?
As a Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Shankar Iyer may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Iyer's office.
Does Dr. Iyer accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Iyer's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Iyer's office located?
What is Dr. Iyer's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Iyer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184668899.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Iyer?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Iyer
What is Dr. Shankar Iyer's specialty?
Dr. Iyer is a Surgeon near North Babylon, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Iyer to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Shankar Iyer affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Iyer 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
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Is Shankar Iyer accepting new patients in North Babylon, NY?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Iyer is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shankar Iyer offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Iyer's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shankar Iyer?
Please contact Dr. Iyer's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shankar Iyer have?
Dr. Shankar Iyer is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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