37 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Sankari, Gastroenterologist in Charleston, WV?
Where did Dr. Sankari go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Our Lady of The Lake Program
Medical School: Govt. Dental College, Bangalore University, India | Our Lady of Fatima University / College of Medicine
Is Dr. Sankari board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Mohamad Sankari, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Sankari speak?
Dr. Sankari and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
What conditions does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sankari typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sankari 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. Sankari. 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
Also known as:
- Cirrhosis
- Liver scarring
- End-stage liver disease
- Chronic liver failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K7460: Unspecified cirrhosis of liver
Also known as:
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Liver Disease
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
- NAFLD
- NASH
- Hepatic steatosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Stomach Inflammation
- Stomach Disorder
- Gastritis & Gastropathy
- Gastritis
- Inflamed stomach lining
- Stomach lining inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- K2970: Gastritis, unspecified, without bleeding
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Sankari typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sankari 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. Sankari. 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:
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Biopsy
- Large Intestine Scope
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
- 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Liver Elastography
- Elastography
- FibroScan
- Liver stiffness test
- Shear wave elastography
CPT Codes:
- 91200: Liver elastography, mechanically induced shear wave (eg, vibration), without imaging, with interpretation and report
Does Dr. Sankari accept my insurance?
Dr. Sankari accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (304) 342-0821 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Sankari accept in Charleston, WV?
Dr. Sankari in Charleston, WV accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Highmark Health
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
SAMBA
State of West Virginia
The Hartford Financial Services Group
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Sankari's office located?
Dr. Mohamad Sankari's Primary Practice
3100 Maccorkle Ave SE Ste 500
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 342-0821
What hospitals are Dr. Sankari affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Sankari has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Sankari's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Sankari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043274830.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sankari?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Sankari