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22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sanka, Internist in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Shankar Sanka, MD is an Internist, who primarily practices in San Antonio, TX. He has been practicing for over 22 years and is board certified. Dr. Sanka is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sanka’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sanka’s office at (210) 729-2262.
Where did Dr. Sanka go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: B L D E Asso Sri B M Patil Med Coll, Karnataka University, Bijapur, Karnataka
Is Dr. Sanka board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Sanka, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sanka speak?
Dr. Sanka and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Sanka typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Sanka 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. Sanka. 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
- 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
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9621: Acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- General discomfort
- Feeling unwell
- Unease
ICD-10 Codes:
- R5381: Other malaise
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure Heart Disease with Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertensive Heart Failure
- High Blood Pressure Causing Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I110: Hypertensive heart disease with heart failure
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Sanka typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Shankar Sanka 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. Sanka's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Sanka accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanka accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (210) 729-2262 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sanka accept in San Antonio, TX?
Dr. Sanka in San Antonio, TX 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
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Sanka's office located?
Dr. Shankar Sanka's Primary Practice
12446 West Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78216
(210) 729-2262
What is Dr. Sanka's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1851395495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sanka?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sanka
What is Dr. Shankar Sanka's specialty?
Dr. Sanka is a Internist near San Antonio, TX.
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. Shankar Sanka affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Sanka is affiliated with Methodist Hospital - San Antonio, Baptist Medical Center - San Antonio, Methodist Hospital Specialty And Transplant, Dhr Health 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 Shankar Sanka accepting new patients in San Antonio, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shankar Sanka is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shankar Sanka offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Sanka's office at (210) 729-2262 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shankar Sanka?
Please contact Dr. Sanka's office at (210) 729-2262 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shankar Sanka have?
Dr. Shankar Sanka is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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