31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Who is Dr. Shanmugam, Critical Care Internist in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Natesa Shanmugam, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in Lanham, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Shanmugam graduated from Madras and completed his residency at Howard University Hospital. Dr. Shanmugam is fluent in English and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shanmugam’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shanmugam’s office at (301) 552-6666.
Where did Dr. Shanmugam go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Howard University Hospital
Medical School: Madras
Is Dr. Shanmugam board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Natesa Shanmugam, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shanmugam speak?
Dr. Shanmugam and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Tamil
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shanmugam typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shanmugam 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. Shanmugam. 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:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute Respiratory Failure with High Carbon Dioxide
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden and Long-Term Lung Failure with Low Oxygen
- Acute and Chronic Hypoxic Respiratory Failure
- Ongoing Breathing Failure with Low Oxygen
- Sudden lung failure with high CO2
- Hypercapnic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypercapnia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9602: Acute respiratory failure with hypercapnia
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Pre-Procedure Respiratory Examination
- Pre-op lung check
- Breathing assessment before surgery
- Respiratory clearance for procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01811: Encounter for preprocedural respiratory examination
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shanmugam typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Natesa Shanmugam may include:
- Arterial Line Placement
- Critical Care Consultation
- Critical Care Follow Up
- Intensive Critical Care Consultation
- Intensive Critical Care Follow Up
Please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Shanmugam accept my insurance?
Dr. Shanmugam accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (301) 552-6666 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shanmugam accept in Lanham, MD?
Dr. Shanmugam in Lanham, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CommuniCare Health Services
District of Columbia
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
State of Maryland
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Shanmugam's office located?
Dr. Natesa Shanmugam's Primary Practice
9801 Greenbelt Rd Ste 101
Lanham, MD 20706
(301) 552-6666
What is Dr. Shanmugam's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shanmugam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235160540.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shanmugam?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shanmugam
What is Dr. Natesa Shanmugam's specialty?
Dr. Shanmugam is a Critical Care Internist near Lanham, MD.
What does a Critical Care Internist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and support of patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may hold administrative responsibilities within intensive care units and plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating patient care among primary physicians, critical care staff, and other specialists.
Is this Dr. Natesa Shanmugam affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Shanmugam is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Center, Medstar Georgetown University 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 Natesa Shanmugam accepting new patients in Lanham, MD?
Yes, Dr. Natesa Shanmugam is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Natesa Shanmugam offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office at (301) 552-6666 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Natesa Shanmugam?
Please contact Dr. Shanmugam's office at (301) 552-6666 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Natesa Shanmugam have?
Dr. Natesa Shanmugam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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