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Dr. Shikha Sundaram, MD

Aurora, CO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Sundaram, Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Shikha Sundaram, MD is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, who primarily practices in Aurora, CO. She is board certified. Dr. Sundaram graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine and completed her residency at McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatric Gastroenterology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics. Dr. Sundaram is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Sundaram’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Sundaram’s office at (720) 777-1234.

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

    • Residency: McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatric Gastroenterology; McGaw Med Ctr Of Northwestern, Pediatrics

    • Medical School: University of Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky | University of Kentucky College of Medicine

    Is Dr. Sundaram board certified as a Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

    Yes, Dr. Shikha Sundaram, MD is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

    What languages does Dr. Sundaram speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Sundaram treat?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sundaram 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. Sundaram. 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:

    • Liver Transplant
    • Liver Transplantation
    • Hepatic Transplant
    • Liver Graft
    • New Liver

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z944: Liver transplant status

    Also known as:

    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Inflammatory Liver Disease
    • Portal hypertension
    • Liver Disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • Hepatitis
    • High Blood Pressure
    • NAFLD
    • NASH
    • Hepatic steatosis
    • Liver inflammation
    • High blood pressure in the portal vein
    • Liver portal pressure
    • Elevated portal venous pressure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K760: Fatty (change of) liver, not elsewhere classified
    • K759: Inflammatory liver disease, unspecified
    • K766: Portal hypertension

    Also known as:

    • Biliary Atresia
    • Choledochal Cyst
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Birth Defects
    • Blocked Bile Ducts at Birth
    • Congenital Bile Duct Blockage
    • Bile Duct Atresia
    • Congenital Bile Duct Cyst
    • Cystic Dilation of Bile Ducts
    • Bile Duct Anomaly

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Q442: Atresia of bile ducts
    • Q444: Choledochal cyst

    Also known as:

    • Autoimmune hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Disease
    • Hepatitis
    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
    • AIH
    • Autoimmune liver disease
    • Chronic autoimmune hepatitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K754: Autoimmune hepatitis

    Also known as:

    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
    • Other Bile Duct Inflammation
    • Blocked Bile Duct
    • Bile Duct Disease
    • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
    • PSC
    • Chronic Inflammatory Bile Duct Disease
    • Sclerosing Cholangitis
    • Miscellaneous Cholangitis
    • Unspecified Bile Duct Infection
    • Other Types of Cholangitis
    • Biliary Obstruction
    • Bile Duct Blockage
    • Obstructed Bile Duct

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8301: Primary sclerosing cholangitis
    • K8309: Other cholangitis
    • K831: Obstruction of bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Other Specified Newborn Digestive Problems
    • Digestive Disease
    • Uncommon Infant and Newborn Problems
    • Specific infant digestive disorders
    • Other perinatal gut issues
    • Defined newborn digestive conditions

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • P7889: Other specified perinatal digestive system disorders

    Also known as:

    • Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
    • Blood
    • Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
    • Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
    • Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry

    Also known as:

    • Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)
    • Fatty Liver Disease
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) & NASH
    • Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease & NASH in Children
    • NASH
    • Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease with inflammation
    • Fatty liver inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7581: Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)

    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:

    • High Liver Enzymes
    • ALT Blood Test
    • AST Test
    • Elevated ALT
    • Elevated AST
    • Abnormal liver function test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R7401: Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels

    Also known as:

    • Bilirubin Metabolism Disorder
    • Metabolic Disorder
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome
    • Dubin-Johnson syndrome', 'Gilbert's syndrome
    • Jaundice cause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E806: Other disorders of bilirubin metabolism

    Also known as:

    • Sudden or rapid liver failure
    • Liver Disease
    • Acute liver failure
    • Subacute liver failure
    • Fulminant liver failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K7200: Acute and subacute hepatic failure without coma

    What procedures does Dr. Sundaram perform?

    As a Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Dr. Sundaram 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. Sundaram. 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:

    • 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:

    • Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
    • EGD with Biopsy
    • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
    • Upper GI Endoscopy
    • Stomach Scope with Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Liver Biopsy (Needle)
    • Percutaneous liver biopsy
    • Needle liver sample
    • Liver tissue biopsy
    • Liver needle aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 47000: Biopsy of liver, needle; percutaneous

    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. Sundaram accept my insurance?

    Dr. Sundaram accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (720) 777-1234 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Sundaram accept in Aurora, CO?

    Dr. Sundaram in Aurora, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allegiance Benefit Plan Management

    • Express Scripts

    • Gila River Health Care Corporation

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

    • Wellmark BlueCross BlueShield

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    Where is Dr. Sundaram's office located?

    Dr. Shikha Sundaram's Primary Practice

    13123 E 16th Ave

    Aurora, CO 80045

    (720) 777-1234

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

    Dr. Sundaram's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1891750881.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Sundaram?

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

    What is Dr. Shikha Sundaram's specialty?

    Dr. Sundaram is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist near Aurora, CO. A pediatrician specializing in diagnosing and treating digestive system diseases in infants, children, and adolescents. This expert manages conditions like abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer, and jaundice and is skilled in performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopic techniques to visualize internal organs. Contact Dr. Sundaram to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shikha Sundaram affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Sundaram is affiliated with Intermountain Health - St. Mary's Regional Hospital, St. Peter's Health Regional Medical Center, Methodist Hospital - Omaha, NE, Methodist Jennie Edmundson 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

    Where can I learn more about Pediatric Gastroenterologist?

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    Is Shikha Sundaram accepting new patients in Aurora, CO?

    Yes, Dr. Shikha Sundaram is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shikha Sundaram offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Sundaram's office at (720) 777-1234 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shikha Sundaram?

    Please contact Dr. Sundaram's office at (720) 777-1234 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shikha Sundaram have?

    Dr. Shikha Sundaram is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

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