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Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD

Critical Care Medicine*
3.6 (12)
Map Pin Small Lancaster, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD

Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD is a Critical Care Medicine Specialist in Lancaster, CA. Dr. Shankar, completed a residency at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Shankar an average 3.6 star rating.

Dr. Shankar works at Optum - Family Medicine in Lancaster, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Respiratory Failure and Pneumonia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Shankar's Office Locations

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    44215 15th St W, Lancaster, CA 93534 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (866) 592-2199

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  • Southwest Healthcare Palmdale Regional Medical Center
  • Antelope Valley Hospital

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Small Intestine Cancer
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Abdominal Abscess
Abnormal Thyroid
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Alkalosis
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Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Arthritis
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Aspergillosis
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Brain Injury
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchiectasis
Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
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Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Difficulty With Walking
Diverticulitis
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Dyslipidemia
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Emphysema
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Cancer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lung Cancer
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Spasm
Mycobacterial Lung Infection
Nasopharyngitis
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
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Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Pneumonitis
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Valley Fever
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Whooping Cough
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Thoracentesis
Wellness Examination
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    3.6
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    Based on 12 ratings
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    About Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD

    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Medicine

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1093806754
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Albany Medical Center Hospital
    Residency
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
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    Dr. Ravi Shankar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Shankar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Shankar accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Shankar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Shankar works at Optum - Family Medicine in Lancaster, CA. View the full address on Dr. Shankar’s profile.

    Dr. Shankar has seen patients for Respiratory Failure and Pneumonia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Shankar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Shankar. The overall rating for this provider is 3.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Shankar.

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