Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD
Overview
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD works in East Stroudsburg, PA as
Insurance Accepted
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APCN Open Access Aetna SelectAWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS IIAWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS IIChoice Plus POS IIElect Choice (Open Access) EPOManaged Choice (Open Access) POSOpen Choice PPOPremier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS IIPremier Care Network Plus - Innovation HealthSelect
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Personal Choice PPO
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Blue Card High Performance Network HPNBlue Card PPOHigh Performance Network - Tiered HPN
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Capital Blue Cross PPOKeystone Health Plan Central HMOWellspan Health PPO
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Cigna PPOOpen Access Plus
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BluePPO HSA PPOSimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
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BCBS PPOCommunity Blue PPOPPOBlue PPO
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Direct Access PPOHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMOHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POSHorizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPOOMNIA - Tier1 EPOOMNIA HMO
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Choice Care Network PPOChoice Care PPOChoice POS
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MVP Health Plan EPO
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Choice Plus POSMD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POSMedica ChoiceNavigate HMONavigate POSNexus Open AccessOptions PPO
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Premium Network Plans - PPO and EPO PlansPremium Network Plans PPO
Locations
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St. Luke's Cardiology Associates - East Stroudsburg235 E Brown St Ste 302, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Patient Satisfaction
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Dr. P, an extremely patient, compassionate and very knowledgeable cardiologist who’s been treating me for many years. I can’t imagine a better MD than Dr. P.
About Me
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Education
- Bellary Medical College
Board Certifications
- Cardiovascular Disease
Internship
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Med University Sc, Charleston
1995
Residency
- Trident Medical Center/Medical University of South Carolina Program
Fellowship
- Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vidyashankar Ponnathpur, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Ponnathpur accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Ponnathpur accepts here.
Dr. Ponnathpur's office is located at 235 E Brown St Ste 302 East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
Dr. Ponnathpur frequently sees patients for
Yes, Dr. Ponnathpur speaks Hindi and Indian. See Dr. Ponnathpur's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Ponnathpur has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 11 times.
Dr. Ponnathpur is board certified in
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Hospital Affiliations
- St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus
- St. Luke's Anderson Campus
- Saint Luke's Hospital Monroe
- Wayne Memorial Hospital
- Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono
Know Before You Go
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Preventive care can help identify current or future health and medical concerns before they become major.
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Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor
Everyone ages 18 to 79 needs to get tested for hepatitis C. (USPSTF)
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Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu
Get the flu vaccine every year to protect yourself and others from the flu. (ACIP)
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Talk with Your Doctor About Depression
Talk with your doctor about how you are feeling if you have been sad, down, or hopeless. (USPSTF)
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Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year
See a doctor or nurse for a checkup once a year. (HRSA)
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Watch for Warning Signs of Relationship Violence
If you think your partner might be abusive, talk with your doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)
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Get Screened for Cervical Cancer
Get a Pap test every 3 years. If you get a Pap test and an HPV test, you can get screened every 5 years instead. (USPSTF)
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Get Tested for HIV
Get tested for HIV at least once. You may need to get tested more often depending on your risk. (USPSTF)
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Get Your Blood Pressure Checked
Get your blood pressure checked regularly — at least every 5 years. (USPSTF)
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Drink Alcohol Only in Moderation
If you are concerned about your drinking, ask your doctor about screening and counseling. (USPSTF)
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Get Vaccines to Protect Your Health (Adults Ages 19 to 49 Years)
Get important adult shots (vaccinations). (ACIP)
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Get Enough Folic Acid
Learn why women your age need folic acid. (USPSTF)
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Quit Smoking
If you smoke, ask your doctor about services to help you quit. (USPSTF)
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Talk with Your Doctor About Drug Misuse
If you’re worried about your drug use, talk with a doctor about getting help. (USPSTF)
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