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Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran, MD

Margate, FL

35 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Chandrasekaran, Family Medicine Specialist in Margate, FL?

    Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Margate, FL. She has been practicing for over 35 years and is board certified. Dr. Chandrasekaran graduated from Madurai Medical College and completed her residency at St Vincents Hosp Med Ctr, Family Practice Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Chandrasekaran is fluent in English, Hindi, Spanish, and Tamil, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chandrasekaran’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chandrasekaran’s office at (954) 956-7979.

    Where did Dr. Chandrasekaran go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: St Vincents Hosp Med Ctr, Family Practice Mercy Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year | St Vincent's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: Madurai Med Coll- Madurai Univ- Madurai- Tn- India | Madurai Medical College

    Is Dr. Chandrasekaran board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    Yes, Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine

    What languages does Dr. Chandrasekaran speak?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Hindi

    • Spanish

    • Tamil

    What conditions does Dr. Chandrasekaran treat?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Chandrasekaran 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. Chandrasekaran. 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:

    • 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:

    • Mixed High Cholesterol and Triglycerides
    • Cholesterol
    • Triglycerides
    • Mixed hyperlipidemia
    • Combined hyperlipidemia
    • High lipids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E782: Mixed hyperlipidemia

    Also known as:

    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertension
    • Primary Hypertension
    • Essential Hypertension

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I10: Essential (primary) hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Diabetes Complicationss
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Complications
    • Diabetes Related Health Problems
    • Advanced Diabetes

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1169: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other specified complication

    Also known as:

    • Acute Bronchitis
    • Chest cold
    • Short-term bronchitis
    • Acute chest infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J209: Acute bronchitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Tract Infection
    • UTI
    • Bladder infection
    • Kidney infection
    • Urine infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal Pain
    • Stomach Ache
    • Belly Pain
    • Stomach Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R109: Unspecified abdominal pain

    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:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sinusitis
    • Sinus Infection
    • Rhinosinusitis
    • Acute Sinus Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J0190: Acute sinusitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Kidney Disease from High Blood Pressure
    • Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure
    • Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
    • High Blood Pressure Kidney Disease
    • Hypertension-Related Kidney Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I129: Hypertensive chronic kidney disease with stage 1 through stage 4 chronic kidney disease, or unspecified chronic kidney disease

    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:

    • Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
    • Atherosclerosis
    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Silent Coronary Artery Disease
    • Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris

    Also known as:

    • Dizziness
    • Dizziness and Vertigo
    • Lightheadedness
    • Giddiness
    • Vertigo

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R42: Dizziness and giddiness

    Also known as:

    • Hypothyroidism
    • Congenital hypothyroidism
    • Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
    • Underactive Thyroid
    • Low Thyroid Function

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E039: Hypothyroidism, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Abnormal Enzyme Levels
    • Unspecified high enzymes
    • Various enzyme abnormalities
    • Abnormal serum enzyme levels

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R748: Abnormal levels of other serum enzymes

    Also known as:

    • Headache
    • Head pain
    • Cephalalgia
    • Tension headache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R519: Headache, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Anemia
    • Iron
    • Anemia from Iron Lack
    • Low Iron Anemia
    • Sideropenic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder

    Which procedures does Dr. Chandrasekaran perform as a Family Medicine Specialist?

    As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran may include:

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office.

    Does Dr. Chandrasekaran accept my insurance?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (954) 956-7979 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Chandrasekaran accept in Margate, FL?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran in Margate, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Florida Blue / Guidewell

    • Medicare

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Chandrasekaran's office located?

    Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran's Primary Practice

    3113 N State Road 7

    Margate, FL 33063

    (954) 956-7979

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    What is Dr. Chandrasekaran's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Chandrasekaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790745149.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chandrasekaran?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chandrasekaran

    What is Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran's specialty?

    Dr. Chandrasekaran is a Family Medicine Specialist near Margate, FL. Family Medicine is a medical specialty focused on comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families. It is a broad field that integrates biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine covers all ages, genders, organ systems, and disease conditions, offering a holistic approach to patient care. Contact Dr. Chandrasekaran to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Chandrasekaran is affiliated with Broward Health Coral Springs, HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, Boca Raton Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Hospital West 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

    Where can I learn more about Family Medicine Specialist?

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    Is Vasanthi Chandrasekaran accepting new patients in Margate, FL?

    Yes, Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (954) 956-7979 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Vasanthi Chandrasekaran?

    Please contact Dr. Chandrasekaran's office at (954) 956-7979 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran have?

    Dr. Vasanthi Chandrasekaran is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.

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