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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sivasankar, Internist in Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in Chelmsford, MA. She is board certified. Dr. Sivasankar completed her residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine. Dr. Sivasankar is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sivasankar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sivasankar’s office at (978) 250-6100.
Where did Dr. Sivasankar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Internal Medicine | Grace Hospital Detroit Mc/Wayne State University
Medical School: Kilpauk Med Coll, Dr M G R Med University, Madras, Tn, India
Is Dr. Sivasankar board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sivasankar speak?
Dr. Sivasankar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
Tamil
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sivasankar typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sivasankar 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. Sivasankar. 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.
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:
- 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:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- Lung Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Health Screening
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
- Respiratory cancer screening
- Pulmonary cancer check
- Lung tumor screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
- Z122: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of respiratory organs
Also known as:
- Screening for Other Viral Disease
- Health Screening
- Other Viral Infection Screening
- Miscellaneous Virus Test
- Non-COVID Viral Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1159: Encounter for screening for other viral diseases
Also known as:
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Drug level testing
- Medication monitoring
- Therapeutic drug management
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5181: Encounter for therapeutic drug level monitoring
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sivasankar typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar 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. Sivasankar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sivasankar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sivasankar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (978) 250-6100 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sivasankar accept in Chelmsford, MA?
Dr. Sivasankar in Chelmsford, MA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Fallon Health
Medicare
Point32Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sivasankar's office located?
Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar's Primary Practice
228 Billerica Rd
Chelmsford, MA 01824
(978) 250-6100
What is Dr. Sivasankar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sivasankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497799779.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sivasankar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sivasankar
What is Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar's specialty?
Dr. Sivasankar is a Internist near Chelmsford, MA.
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. Lakshmi Sivasankar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sivasankar is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital, Emerson Health, Winchester Hospital, Boston 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 Lakshmi Sivasankar accepting new patients in Chelmsford, MA?
Yes, Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sivasankar's office at (978) 250-6100 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Sivasankar?
Please contact Dr. Sivasankar's office at (978) 250-6100 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar have?
Dr. Lakshmi Sivasankar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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