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24 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Shashikumar, Critical Care Internist in The Woodlands, TX?
Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar, MD is a Critical Care Internist, who primarily practices in The Woodlands, TX. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Shashikumar graduated from Mysore Medical College and Research Institute and completed his residency at Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, Internal Medicine. Dr. Shashikumar is fluent in English and Hindi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Shashikumar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Shashikumar’s office at (281) 296-8788.
Where did Dr. Shashikumar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mercy Cath Med Ctr Inc, Internal Medicine | Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
Medical School: Mysore Medical College and Research Institute
Is Dr. Shashikumar board certified as a Critical Care Internist?
Yes, Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Shashikumar speak?
Dr. Shashikumar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hindi
What conditions does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shashikumar typically treat?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shashikumar 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. Shashikumar. 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 Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
- Sudden lung failure
- Acute breathing failure
- Rapid onset respiratory failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
- J9600: Acute respiratory failure, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
What procedures does a Critical Care Internist like Dr. Shashikumar typically perform?
As a Critical Care Internist, Dr. Shashikumar performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Shashikumar. 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:
- Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
- Central Line Placement
- CVC Insertion
- Temporary Central Line
- IV Access Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older
Does Dr. Shashikumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shashikumar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (281) 296-8788 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Shashikumar accept in The Woodlands, TX?
Dr. Shashikumar in The Woodlands, 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
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
Community Health Choice
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Shashikumar's office located?
Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar's Primary Practice
1111 Medical Plaza Dr Ste 250
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 296-8788
What is Dr. Shashikumar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Shashikumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336113851.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Shashikumar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Shashikumar
What is Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar's specialty?
Dr. Shashikumar is a Critical Care Internist near The Woodlands, TX.
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. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Shashikumar is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - Memorial Hospital - Livingston, Tx, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital 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
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Is Shivaramaiah Shashikumar accepting new patients in The Woodlands, TX?
Yes, Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Shashikumar's office at (281) 296-8788 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Shivaramaiah Shashikumar?
Please contact Dr. Shashikumar's office at (281) 296-8788 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar have?
Dr. Shivaramaiah Shashikumar is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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